MACBETH: Multipoint Megawatt Charging for Battery Electric Truck Hubs

MACBETH demonstration and outcomes 

The real-world demonstration will validate MACBETH’s innovative charging hub concept through:  

• Two strategically located pilot sites that capture a range of operational scenarios.  
• Implementation of state-of-the-art Megawatt Charging Systems coupled with smart digital frameworks to optimise charging slot allocation and minimize downtime.  
• A focus on addressing key challenges such as grid integration, rapid deployment, and cost efficiency to facilitate large-scale market adoption.  
• Generation of actionable insights for industrial stakeholders, policy makers, and research communities to further support the shift toward zero-emission long-haul transport. 

What is ALICE’s role in MACBETH? 

Within MACBETH, ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe) plays a pivotal role in bridging research and industry.  

ALICE is tasked with:  

• Engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders to gather user requirements and ensure the solutions developed are practical and aligned with real-world needs.  
• Coordinating dissemination and communication activities to promote knowledge exchange across the logistics and transport ecosystems.  
• Supporting the integration of MACBETH’s innovations into existing transport infrastructures by fostering collaboration among policymakers, fleet managers, and technology providers.  
• Ensuring that the project’s outcomes contribute directly to sustainable transport objectives and the broader digitalisation of logistics operations. 

Why ALICE is part of MACBETH? 

ALICE’s vision of accelerating the transition to zero-emission logistics makes it a natural partner in MACBETH. By contributing its expertise in stakeholder engagement, business model development, and cross-sector collaboration, ALICE helps to:  

• Drive innovation in high-power charging solutions that are essential for decarbonizing long-haul transport.  
• Address the multifaceted challenges—technical, infrastructural, and operational—that currently hinder the mass adoption of battery electric trucks. 
• Strengthen the link between cutting-edge research and industry practice, thereby supporting a sustainable, competitive European transport ecosystem.