New Trends of Electrification 2024 - Heavy Traffic

28.11.2024 08:30

Malski, Sammiosali

NTE 2024 is just around the corner!

 

The New Trends of Electrification 2024 – Heavy Traffic event will take place on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, in Malski, Lahti. The event is free of charge and open to all companies and organizations interested in green electrification. 
 
This year, NTE is focusing on the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles, highlighting the latest trends and possibilities in this rapidly evolving field. Whether you're an industry veteran or just getting started, NTE 2024 offers valuable insights for everyone.

Opening Remarks 

The event will open with welcoming words from Olli Alho, Director of City Development in the City of Lahti, followed by Tuuli Ojala, Senior Ministerial Adviser and Deputy Head of the Climate and Environment Unit at the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications. Ojala will explore the role of electrifying transport and heavy-duty vehicles in achieving both EU and Finnish greenhouse gas reduction targets, addressing the broader environmental impacts of vehicle fleet electrification. 

Speakers 

Keynote speakers include Magnus Björklund, Managing Director of Volvo Finland, who will speak on “Together Towards Zero Emissions.” With over 13 years of leadership at Volvo Finland, Magnus has been pivotal in driving the company’s sustainability goals and is an active contributor to the Finnish automotive industry through his role at Finnish Central Organisation for Motor Trades and Repairs (Autoalan Keskusliitto AKL).

Another keynote speaker is Timo Nurmi, Head of Communications at Posti, the first Finnish logistics company. Nurmi will discuss Posti’s vision and future outlook on the electrification of heavy traffic. Jani Ekman, Head of Strategy & PMO at Neste, Marketing & Services, will also be one of the main speakers, adding his expertise to the discussion.

Jussi Vanhanen, Chief Marketing Officer at Kempower, will discuss e.g. the Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem (HETE) project, launched in May 2024. HETE is an R&D initiative focused on developing innovative DC fast-charging technology for heavy-duty vehicles, with the goal of driving sustainable electrification of heavy traffic.

Stefan Büchele, Head of International Cooperation at e-mobil BW (representing Cluster Electric Mobility South-West, coordinated by e-mobil BW) from Baden-Württemberg, Germany, will also be featured. Known for its vast international networks spanning Europe, North America, and Asia, this cluster is at the forefront of global electrification efforts. Learn more about The Cluster Electric Mobility South-West

Moath Mohammad AlOmari, Chief Executive Officer, at Algosystems Qatar W.L.L will talk about Electrification of Mobility and Heavy-Duty Vehicles in GCC Countries.

Jukka Ruusunen, Industry Professor at LUT School of Energy Systems, will provide a comprehensive look at the development of the electrical system as a whole. Risto Ojala, Assistant Professor at Aalto University and head of the Autonomy & Mobility Laboratory, will explore the electrification and automation of heavy-duty vehicles.

You will also hear from Marko Antila, Senior Scientist at VTT, and CEO Filip Franck from PBI, who will explore the concept of Green Corridors. PBI is a Finnish consultancy renowned for their work in industrial investments and transport innovations.

The host of the event is Sami Sykkö, a well-known journalist, TV personality, and LUT University Professor of Practice. 

The event is organized together with Lahti GEM - Green Electrification of Mobility Cluster, Lahti Region Development LADEC Ltd, LUT Universities, Kempower Oyj and Electric Mobility Research Center EMRC.

  
This is your opportunity to connect with top experts, network, and gain knowledge that can drive your business forward!

Registration is closed. To enquire about possible cancellations, please contact: Ruusa Aalto (ruusa.aalto@ladec.fi).

 

Possible cancellations:
You can cancel your participation by November 25th via the link in the confirmation message. If you don't show up and haven't cancelled your participation, you will be charged a "no show" fee of 20 euros. Sickness cases will be considered separately.

 

Program 

8:30 Coffee and registration                       

9:00 New Trends of Electrification 2024                          

Welcome Address from the City of Lahti 
Olli Alho, Director of City Development, City of Lahti 

Environmental Impacts of Heavy-Duty Electrification: Advancing EU and National Emission Goals 
Tuuli Ojala, Senior Ministerial Adviser and Deputy Head of the Climate and Environment Unit, Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications 

Development of the Electrical System 
Jukka Ruusunen, Industrial Professor, LUT University 

The Road Ahead for Heavy Traffic Electrification 
Jussi Vanhanen, CMO, Kempower 

The Prospects of Electrification of Heavy Traffic: Posti's Vision and Future Outlook 
Timo Nurmi, Head of Communications, Posti Group Oyj 

Powering the Future of Heavy Transport 
Jani Ekman, Head of Strategy & PMO, Neste 

10:40 Networking break

11:00 Baden-Württemberg’s Future Mobility Ecosystem – with Special Focus on Electrification of Heavy-Duty Vehicles 
Stefan Büchele, Head of International Cooperation, eMobil BW 

Electrification of Mobility and Heavy-Duty Vehicles in GCC Countries 
Moath Mohammad AlOmari, Chief Executive Officer, Algosystems Qatar W.L.L 

11:45 Lunch break 

12:45 Intermission Program     

13:00 Together Towards Zero Emissions 
Magnus Björklund, Managing Director, Volvo Finland 

ESCALATE Project: Pathways to Silent and Energy-Efficient High-Power Charging 
Marko Antila, Senior Scientist, VTT 

Electrification and Autonomy of Heavy-Duty Vehicles 
Risto Ojala, Assistant Professor in the Mechatronics research group, and head of the Autonomy & Mobility Laboratory, Aalto University 

Green Corridor Framework in Terms of Electrification of Heavy Transport 
Filip Franck, CEO and Partner, PBI 

Panel Discussion: Summing Up the Day and Organizers' Future Perspectives 

Closing words 

-16:00 Networking 

 

You can explore the atmosphere of last year's event by clicking here.

 

Photo: Adobe Firefly

 

The events and actions of the Lahti GEM are implemented as a part of the project: GEM Launcher (Dnro. 195/15.00.10.00/2023), funded by the Regional Council of Päijät-Häme and the Regional Support for Sustainable Growth and Vitality (AKKE). Lahti GEM cooperation platform is coordinated by Lahti Region Development LADEC Ltd.

 

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Event time

Starts:   28.11.2024 08:30
Ends:   28.11.2024 16:00

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Malski, Sammiosali

Päijänteenkatu 9
15140 Lahti

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