Navigating the challenges of heavy vehicle electrification?

Electrifying heavy vehicles presents unique challenges in the race toward a sustainable future. Knightec leads this charge, leveraging expertise to develop innovative charging infrastructure to transform the heavy vehicle sector.??

The acceleration of the energy transition marks a fundamental shift in our societal infrastructure, moving from traditional wood and gas burners to innovative solutions like heat pumps, solar cells, and battery energy storage systems. This transition also contains the electrification of transportation, including the widespread adoption of electric passenger vehicles and the development of their charging infrastructure. However, the heavy vehicle sector transition faces distinct challenges due to the required energy and capacity demands.??

The quest to electrify heavy vehicles brings to the forefront critical questions regarding the viability of current charging infrastructure.

These vehicles require substantial energy storage to meet performance and uptime expectations, raising concerns about power availability for rapid charging. Unlike the passenger vehicle sector, the heavy vehicle sector lacks extensive experience developing suitable charging solutions, underscoring a pressing need for innovation and expertise.??

Knightec emerges as a contributor in this complex landscape, leveraging its extensive experience across various industries to drive heavy vehicle charging infrastructure development. Knightec's focus initiative, Energy, brings together expert advisors to build knowledge and foster technological advancement and innovation within this niche sector. By addressing the intricate challenges of energy storage and charging for heavy vehicles, Knightec plays a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation electrification.??

Knightec's solution-finding process is characterized by agility and collaboration. Drawing on the strengths of diverse business units, Knightec employs an agile methodology to iterate and refine product development rapidly.

We start with a prototype "skateboard," assembled with off-the-shelf products, open-source components, and developed software to reach fast results focusing on learning the key areas. These will be prioritized in the following iterations, incrementally improving and leading to the perfect product. This approach facilitates quick learning about critical areas of focus, which are then prioritized in subsequent iterations to enhance the product progressively.??

The culmination of this collaborative effort is a significant enhancement in our customers' understanding of the key factors critical for developing successful charging infrastructure for heavy vehicles. Knightec's project identifies the technical features and parameters vital for prioritization and contributes to elevating customer experience and satisfaction in this burgeoning sector.?????

Discover how Knightec leads the charge in developing cutting-edge charging solutions for heavy vehicles. Visit our dedicated energy site or contact our experts, Sebastian Merchant , Karin Hasselstr?m , or Andréas Jonsson .??