{"id":9140,"date":"2025-07-03T12:37:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T10:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phoenixcontact-emobility.com\/?p=9140"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:47:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:47:07","slug":"vdi-conference-powertrain-technologies-for-electric-utility-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phoenixcontact-emobility.com\/en\/news-and-events\/events\/vdi-conference-powertrain-technologies-for-electric-utility-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"VDI Conference – Powertrain technologies for electric utility vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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From July 9 to 10, 2025, the time has come again: the 9th international VDI conference “<\/span>Antriebsstrangl\u00f6sungen<\/span> f\u00fcr Nutzfahrzeuge<\/span>” and the 25th edition of “<\/span>Dritev<\/span>” – one of the most important industry get-togethers for electric drive technology – will open their doors in Baden-Baden.\u00a0 Leading players in the commercial vehicle industry, <\/span>OEMs<\/span> and suppliers to the electromobility sector will use this opportunity to exchange views on the latest developments, <\/span>technologies<\/span> and trends in powertrain solutions. The presentations at the conference, which will focus on the electrification of utility vehicles, will include OEM strategies for an emission-free future as well as challenges relating to charging infrastructure and ultra-fast charging of electric trucks.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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An electric utility vehicle charges at a DC fast charging station using High Power Charging technology from Phoenix Contact.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Solutions for electric utility vehicles <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The electrification of the commercial vehicle sector is a decisive lever on the road to climate-neutral mobility. Although light and heavy-duty utility vehicles only make up a comparatively small proportion of registered vehicles, they contribute significantly to CO\u2082 emissions in the transport sector. <\/span>In order to<\/span> achieve the climate and sustainability targets in the transport sector, the electrification of the <\/span>powertrain <\/span>of these vehicle classes is necessary and is already in full swing. For the next generation of vehicles, ever larger batteries are <\/span>required<\/span> for greater range and shorter charging cycles. These requirements can be realized with the right mix at the charging interface – both on the vehicle and infrastructure side.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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High Power Charging – tailor-made CCS vehicle charging inlets for electric utility vehicles<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

At the accompanying poster exhibition, our colleagues Rik Stellbrink, Global Product Manager at Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH and Lukas Brieger, Area Sales Manager at Phoenix Contact Deutschland GmbH, will explain how CCS charging interfaces in utility vehicles can be designed and used for different applications. With the help of a simulation program, a heating profile – depending on the charging profile of the electric utility vehicle – is generated at the charging interface. As a result, the HPC-capable charging interface can be selected to suit the respective application<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Electric truck charging with CCS megawatt charging cable from Phoenix Contact <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Charging infrastructure as a fast technology for the fast charging of electric utility vehicles<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

The charging infrastructure also plays a central role in the success of the electrification of the commercial vehicle sector. The ultra-fast charging of heavy utility vehicles such as electric trucks and buses requires a powerful charging infrastructure.\u00a0 In order to achieve charging currents of the required magnitude, the use of cooled charging cables at the DC charging stations is a prerequisite. Phoenix Contact is one of the pioneers of fast charging technology and has made a significant contribution to the development and establishment of the Combined Charging System (CCS)<\/a>. In addition to the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), which is being developed specifically for future high-performance applications for electric utility vehicles, it is clear that the CCS system is far from having reached the end of its possibilities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Since the adoption of the charging standard in 2014, the maximum possible charging power that can be realized with the CCS standard has been continuously increased. Thanks to technological developments such as innovative cooling approaches, optimized cable structures and intelligent real-time temperature monitoring, these previously possible power limits can be significantly increased again to 800 kW permanently and even to 1,000 kW in boost mode. This puts the already established Combined Charging System (CCS) in the same performance class as the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) in the first expansion stage and offers a future-proof solution for fast charging heavy electric utility vehicles.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

These charging powers make it possible to charge the batteries of electric trucks or buses efficiently and safely during legally prescribed break times – a decisive advantage for the economical operation of electric fleets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The CCS megawatt charging connector from Phoenix Contact enables charging powers 1,000 kW thanks to active cooling and optimized cable architecture - ideal for fast charging of heavy utility vehicles during legally prescribed breaks. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why it's worth visiting the VDI conference \u2013 powertrain solutions for electric utility vehicles <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The requirements for modern commercial vehicle drives are diverse and complex. The VDI symposium “Powertrain solutions for utility vehicles” not only offers in-depth insights into current developments and practical solutions, but also a valuable platform for exchanging ideas with experts from industry and research. Anyone who wants to play an active role in shaping the development of electric commercial vehicle drives will find the know-how and valuable contacts here.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Take the opportunity to network and engage in intensive dialog with our experts on site:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>