The FLEXMCS project (Flexible Megawatt Charging Systems, open software architectures, and planning modules creating multi-charger hubs for the European electric mobility system) addresses the challenges of deploying electric charging infrastructure for trucks by designing highly energy efficient megawatt charging hubs that are flexible, scalable and sustainable. These hubs will not only support fast charging for HDVs, but also slower charging for light vehicles during off-peak hours, integrating renewable energy sources and aiming at reducing grid dependency and energy losses.
FLEXMCS improved megawatt charging for logistics
The FLEXMCS project brings together 15 partners from 9 countries to advance technologies and practices for the efficient deployment of megawatt charging hubs across Europe. By overcoming barriers related to infrastructure investment, grid capacity, and user convenience, FLEXMCS aims to:
Key innovations include a central interoperable Energy Management System (iEMS), integration of renewable energy sources, and tools for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency.
FLEXMCS demonstration and outcomes
The FLEXMCS project will validate its innovative megawatt charging hub concept through a six-month demonstration at a dedicated hub in Karlsruhe, Germany. Key features include:
What is ALICE’s role in the FLEXMCS project?
In the FLEXMCS project, ALICE is responsible for engaging stakeholders, gathering user requirements and addressing barriers to the deployment of megawatt charging infrastructure. Through active participation in the work packages on requirements, deployment strategies and dissemination, ALICE supports the development of business models, stakeholder engagement and the alignment of FLEXMCS innovations with the logistics ecosystem to accelerate the transition to zero emission freight transport.
In particular, ALICE will the set-up of an extended Stakeholder Group, which will be involved in the setting of requirements and needs. Moreover, ALICE will enlarge its stakeholder reach towards TSOs/DSOs and CPOs that are key enablers for the transformation of road freight transport towards electrification.
Why ALICE is part of FLEXMCS?
The FLEXMCS project aligns with ALICE’s vision of achieving an affordable transition towards zero emission logistics. The project will directly support the transport and logistics ecosystem by addressing the interdependencies between energy, infrastructure, vehicles, and logistics operations. The development of megawatt charging technologies is essential to overcome barriers to the deployment of electric trucks and to achieve Europe’s sustainability goals.
Consortium members
The project consortium is coordinated by Vrije Universiteit Brussel and includes 14 additional partners representing different stakeholders.
ALICE members in the consortium: VUB, TNO and GRUBER
Additional information
Website: https://www.flexmcs.eu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flexmcs/
Project Manager at ALICE: Alice Scotti
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101192657. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. |