3 February – 14:00
Online | IRU Event
Accessible electric recharging infrastructure dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles is expected to become fully operational by the end of 2030. However, battery-electric trucks are already in use today, including for long-distance operations. This mismatch between vehicle deployment and infrastructure availability is creating operational challenges for drivers and transport operators — particularly when it comes to complying with driving and rest time rules.
In response, the road transport industry is actively reflecting on how existing legal frameworks can better accommodate the specific characteristics of battery-electric vehicles. This includes clarifying the interpretation of driving and rest time rules and, where necessary, exploring how they could be adapted to reflect charging requirements and the current lack of dedicated recharging facilities.
This IRU workshop brings together key stakeholders to:
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Take stock of the main legal and practical challenges faced by companies and drivers operating electric heavy-duty vehicles
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Review solutions that are already available or under development
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Explore emerging operational scenarios involving manufacturers, road transport operators, service stations, and secure truck parking providers
The outcomes of the workshop will be consolidated into a draft industry approach and will feed into a policy position on the interpretation and potential adaptation of driving and rest time rules to support the transition to zero-emission road transport.
Speakers
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Stéphane Chambon, Senior Advocacy Manager, TotalEnergies
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Thomas Fabian, Chief Commercial Vehicles Officer, ACEA
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Federico Solfrini, EU Goods Transport Manager (Keynote), IRU
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Romain Durand, Policy Officer, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE)
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Anders Lööf, General Director, LBC Frakt
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Jeffrey Oswald, Global Business Development Manager, EV Trucks, BP
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Raluca Marian, Director EU Advocacy & General Delegate, IRU (Moderator)
This workshop contributes to ZEFES’ broader mission of supporting the deployment of zero-emission freight solutions by addressing regulatory, operational, and infrastructure-related barriers.
