NextETRUCK to present calculation tool at CENEX Expo in the UK
2025-09-03 00:00 - 2025-09-04 23:59 (Africa/Johannesburg)
NextETRUCK partners from CENEX UK will present the KITE tool at the CENEX Expo. The two-day event will take place on 3-4 September 2025 at the premises of the UTAC proving ground in Millbrook, UK. The annual event follows the successful 2024 edition that was visited by around 4500 attendees and more than 200 speakers.

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What is the KITE tool?

The tool, which was developed by NextETRUCK partners from CENEX UK, is a fleet carbonisation strategy tool. This decision-support platform is designed to help fleet operators transition to electric trucks. It enables users to compare diesel and electric options using total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and environmental impact modelling. By inputting fleet-specific operational data, the tool provides tailored insights into vehicle performance, energy use, and cost implications, helping logistics companies make informed, data-driven choices about electrification.

In addition to cost and emissions analysis, the tool offers guidance on smart charging infrastructure, including depot charging configurations and route-based charging needs. It integrates digital fleet management features to support optimised scheduling, energy planning, and operational efficiency. This makes it a practical resource not only for evaluating electric truck feasibility but also for planning infrastructure investments and improving long-term fleet sustainability.

Why should you participate in the CENEX Expo?

You should consider participating in the CENEX Expo as it is one of the leading platforms in the UK dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in low-carbon and CCAM technologies. The two-day event provides a great opportunity to engage with policymakers, industry leaders and researchers at the forefront of transport decarbonisation and sustainable mobility solutions. The event includes various panel discussions, an exhibition area, as well as vehicle demonstrations.

Save the date: NextETRUCK Barcelona Pilot Kick-off Event
2025-09-25 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Port olimpic, Moll de Mestral, S/N, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
The NextETRUCK partners are delighted to invite you to celebrate the start of our first pilot in Barcelona. We welcome you from 9-17:00 CEST on 25 September 2025 at Port Olimpic in the heart of the Catalan capital to observe our electric refuse truck. Don’t miss out and register now!

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What to expect?

We would like to discuss the local decarbonisation challenges and our solutions with you. The programme includes open discussions, project updates, and workshops. NextETRUCK will bring together stakeholders from academia, cities, regions, OEMs, research groups, and many more to consider medium-sized zero-emission HGVs as a suitable solution for urban- and peri-urban areas. You will also be able to visit our truck during the lunch break in the picturesque surroundings of the Barcelona Olympic Port!

What are the core ambitions of the NextETRUCK project?

NextETRUCK seeks to:

Build concepts tailored for regional medium freight haulage with at least a 10% increase in energy efficiency compared to existing highest-end benchmark electric vehicles.

Develop new fleet management tools and charging infrastructure to reach full electrification in the operation of zero-emission vehicles, safeguarding energy efficiency

Prepare concept and infrastructure demonstrators for fast charging.

Offer new business models to increase end-user acceptance and foster the market uptake of the project solutions

Contribute to climate goals, particularly on local air quality.

Preliminary agenda:

09:00-9:30: Welcome Coffee & Registration

09:30-10:00: Welcome words

10:00-11:00: Introduction to NextETRUCK:

Project Introduction

Innovative Research

Pilot Plans

11:00 -11:30: Coffee Break

11:30 -12:30: Barcelona Pilot

Local use case: electric refuse truck

Routes & test runs

Tests of fast-charging infrastructure

12:30 – 13:00: Visit of the vehicle & Group photo

13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break

14:00 – 16:30: NextETRUCK Workshop with breakout roomsTopics of the interactive workshop in smaller groups are currently being discussed; topics potentially include:

Digital Twins

Charging infrastructure

Tested vehicle components

16:30 – 18:00: Networking drink

Joint HoLA & MACBETH megawatt charging symposium in Berlin
2025-09-30 00:00 - 2025-10-01 23:59 (Africa/Johannesburg)
The two zero-emission HGV research projects of HoLa and MACBETH are organising a joint symposium on truck megawatt charging, which will take place from 30 September until 1 October 2025 in Berlin, DE. Several AEVETO cluster projects and NextETRUCK partner CENEX NL will attend the event and discuss the challenges and opportunities of fast-charging technologies.

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What are the aims of both projects?

HoLa:

HoLa will install and operate two Megawatt Charging System (MCS) points and multiple CCS charging points for electric lorries at five sites along the A2 between Berlin and the Ruhr region. It begins with two CCS chargers at each location, three near motorways and two at logistics hubs, to support early electric lorry integration and test fast-charging. By the end, there will be ten CCS and eight MCS chargers, with four manufacturers providing twelve vehicles. The project includes research to gather real-world data and create a model for national rollout.

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MACBETH :

The MACBETH project aims to accelerate long-haul freight electrification by demonstrating multipoint megawatt charging hubs in several EU countries, addressing technical, social and economic challenges. It will develop interoperable, user-focused infrastructure and supporting tools to reach large-scale deployment readiness by the project’s end in 2029.

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NextETRUCK joins e-truck event at Zandvoort
2025-10-02 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam)
NextETRUCK will participate in the e-truck experience day on 2 October at the Zandvoort Circuit (NL) to share project updates and NextETRUCK tools with a wider audience of OEMs, freight businesses and fleet managers. You can register for the business event here.

The business-to-business event will take place at the iconic Zandvoort Circuit, a racetrack nestled in the Dutch dunes and typically home to Formula 1 and GT4 races. Linked to the annual EV experience, the largest event of its kind in the Netherlands, a gathering that is designed to encourage and strengthen business connections, while allowing a wider audience to test a variety of more than 100 electric vehicles of various price points.

Why is NextETRUCK attending this event?Various conferences focus on the target audience of OEMs, while discussing topics related to the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles or alternative freight solutions, but the E-Truck Experience will provide a more hands-on approach to networking between OEMs, freight companies and fleet managers.

What is NextETRUCK presenting?Managing fleets of electric heavy-duty vehicles is a challenging task, with added complexities such as charging needs, battery degradation, driving and resting times, total cost of ownership assessments, and long-term investment strategies, among others.

To address many of these challenges, NextETRUCK introduces the KITE tool, developed by CENEX NL, which will be showcased to a broader audience during a dedicated presentation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with CENEX NL and POLIS Network representatives at the project’s stand.

Ultimately, NextETRUCK and its partners aim to reach and engage new stakeholder groups.

NEXTETRUCK & ESCALATE joint event on zero-emission freight!
2026-04-28 09:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Istanbul) | ITS Congress, Harbiye, Darülbedai Cd. No:3, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye, Istanbul, Turkey
The NextETRUCK and ESCALATE projects invite you to participate in their joint event on zero-emission freight on 28 April from 9-13:15 in meeting room 3B/22 as part of the ITS Europe Congress 2026 in Istanbul. Towards the end of the event, we will be visiting our pilot truck from Ford Otosan. Register now for an inspiring morning of discussions focused on the decarbonisation of urban and long-haul freight transport.

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Research and development of zero-emission freight vehicles (zHGVs) across all vehicle sizes is a cornerstone of reducing road transport emissions on medium- and long-haul routes. However, the large-scale deployment of zHGVs faces several challenges, including cost considerations, fast-charging and refuelling infrastructure, digital charging management solutions, and vehicle performance across diverse operational conditions and climate zones.

Ford Otosan is a partner in both the NEXTETRUCK and ESCALATE projects, which address the outlined challenges. During the event, we aim to showcase the truck used in the Istanbul pilot, which operates on various routes connecting two Ford Otosan factories in the peri-urban areas of Istanbul.

Agenda

09:00 – 09:30: General introduction to the event, NextETRUCK & ESCALATE (POLIS, University of Surrey, ERTICO)

09:30 – 10:30: Digital tools developed by both projects (ERTICO, Uni Surrey, Ford Otosan, VUB)

10:30 – 11:00: Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 – 12:00: Battery-electric trucks in urban use (Ford Otosan & ERTICO)

12:00 – 12:15: Event conclusion & upcoming Events (POLIS)

12:15 – 12:30: Walk to NextETRUCK Exhibition Area

12:30 – 13:15: Visit Ford Otosan NextETRUCK

What can you expect from the ITS Congress?

The ITS Congress 2026 will take place from 27–29 April 2026 at the Istanbul International Convention and Exhibition Centre, near Taksim Square, in the heart of the city. The congress is expected to attract several thousand European and international stakeholders from across the transport and mobility sectors.

NextETRUCK launches Green Mobility Exchange side event in Amsterdam
2026-05-12 11:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)
NextETRUCK invites you to attend its free side session at the Green Mobility Exchange, taking place on 12 May 2026 (11-14:00) at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam North.

Through the inaugural edition of the Green Mobility Exchange, project partner CENEX NL seeks to broaden the scope of its traditional annual spring gathering by engaging a wider network of stakeholders from industry, OEMs, municipalities and regional authorities. The initiative offers participants the opportunity to explore CENEX NL’s latest findings and practical insights in transport, energy systems and the circular economy.

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What can you expect from the NextETRUCK side event?

The programme will open with a concise introduction to the NextETRUCK initiative, followed by contributions that closely reflect the central themes of the main event. Among these will be presentations on the implementation and validation of megawatt charging technologies developed within the project framework.

CENEX NL will also showcase its ‘KITE Tool’, designed to assist fleet operators in evaluating the transition to electric vehicles. By assessing total cost of ownership alongside life-cycle impacts, the tool provides a robust analytical basis for investment planning and long-term strategy.

In addition, representatives from the AEVETO cluster will deliver brief pitches outlining their respective activities. These contributions will offer a clear and structured overview of complementary research approaches addressing the decarbonisation of road freight and heavy-duty transport.

Final Agenda:

11:00-11:15: Project Introduction (POLIS)

11:15-11:30: KITE tool (CENEX NL)

11:30-11:45: TEIDE tool (CENEX NL)

11:45-12:00: Logistics Planner (CERTH)

12:00-12:25: Barcelona Use Case + Q&A (IRIZAR)

12:25-12:45: Istanbul Use Case + Q&A (Otosan)

AEVETO Project Pitches:

ESCALATE

ZEFES

FlexMCS

Macbeth

Save the date: NextETRUCK Final Conference
2026-09-28 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
NextETRUCK is delighted to invite you to attend our final conference on 28 September 2026 at Palace of the Academies in Brussels, Belgium.

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The free, full-day event will take place from 10:00 – 15:00, followed by a networking opportunity at the prestigious gardens of the Palace of the Academies next to the Royal Palace of Brussels. You will also have the opportunity to visit our NextETRUCKs from our pilots during the lunch break.

NextETRUCK is looking back on the successful four years of developing trucks, which were deployed across three major European peri-urban areas of Barcelona, Istanbul and North-West England. Additionally, we have developed tools, digital twins, total cost of ownership calculation methods and cooperated with other zero-emission freight projects as part of the AEVETO cluster. We would like to celebrate all of these results with you.

Draft agenda:

10:00 – 10:30: Welcome Coffee & Registrations

10:30 – 13:00: Overview of project results

13:00 – 14:00: Lunch & visit of our NextETRUCKs

14:00 – 14:30: Policy Recommendations

14:30 – 15:30: Panel discussion

15:30 – 16:30: Networking Drink
