Tutorials

Subject: ACHIEVING NET ZERO WITH ELECTRIC TRANSPORT

Tutorials are free to attend, so please come along to explore this exciting topic

Monday 2nd September

Tutorial 1: 11.00 – 12.00

Professor Liana Cipcigan, Cardiff University

Title: Commercial fleet electrification

Synopsis

Until recently, fleet electrification has largely focused on consumer or light-good vehicles (LGVs). Not anymore, there is a shift to Heavy-good vehicles (HGVs) because of their significant contribution to the world’s GHG emissions. In Europe, trucks account for less than 2% of vehicles on the roads, but they make up almost a quarter of the road emissions. It’s clear that reducing emissions from HGVs needs to be a priority because fleets contribute disproportionately to road transport emissions. The acceleration of HGVs electrification should be backed by policy and regulations, but the development of suitable charging infrastructure is key to accelerate fleet electrification. The EV charging industry is well developed to accommodating the needs of passenger EVs but there is a strong need of fast chargers for HGVs.

Prioritising fleet electrification will secure the biggest and fastest overall impact in CO2 reduction in the road transport sector and this seminar will focus on policy and regulatory aspects, new Megawatt Charging System (MCS) and the potential impact on the grid of MCS.

Tutorial 2: 13.00 – 14.00

Dr Ioana Pisica, Brunel University

Title: Building Net Zero: Cutting-Edge Technologies for Electricity Networks

Synopsis

In this tutorial, we'll explore the latest technologies driving the transition to net zero emissions in electricity networks. As the global shift towards sustainable energy accelerates, it's crucial for all energy sector stakeholders to understand these innovations. From smart grids and energy storage to grid-edge technologies, this tutorial provides the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of designing and managing carbon-neutral electricity networks.

Tutorial 3: 14.00 – 15.00

Professor Ghanim Putrus, Emeritus Professor at Northumbria University,

Title: Integration of Energy and Transport Systems

Synopsis

Energy and transport systems evolved to provide adequate electricity supply and transport that our civilization rely on. The challenge now is how to keep these systems and the services they provide sustainable, secure and affordable?

This interactive tutorial will explore the technical challenges due to increased deployment of renewable energy sources and electric vehicles. It will also look at opportunities that advanced technologies provide not only to meet these challenges but also to foster new operational models that will help maintain sustainable, reliable and affordable electricity and transport systems as well as improve their efficiency and lower their environmental impacts.