They just hit 1020 MW today. 🙏
Check the comments on my post.
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Scroll in the comments. You will find the dashboard. Also I asked the same question, that why so many sessions on the same truck and this was the reply "we were testing communication etc, making sure everything works as intended"
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Hopefully in Summer 😅 I already think it is a progress. Until two days ago, I had only seen something like 750 kW with MCS connector
Unfortunately, Last year I missed the Demo of MCS at EVS 38 in Sweden, organized by Milence. So it is really great to see for the first time, the MCS session results.
Were you expecting similar charging numbers with MCS?
Truck 2:
Number of Sessions: 3
Total Energy Delivered: 314.4 kWh
Total Time: 33 mins
Av. Energy Delivered: 9.5 kWh/min
Start SOC: 40%
End SOC: 90%
Truck 1:
Number of Sessions: 2
Total Energy Delivered: 287.3 kWh
Total Time: 25 mins
Av. Energy Delivered: 11.5 kWh/min
Start SOC: 39%
End SOC: 85%
Megawatt Charging Sessions: Kempower with Daimler eActros 600.
997 kW peak, ~100 km range in 10 mins.
Summary of sessions! 👇
Test Details:
Location: Odense, Denmark
Tests Performed by: GodEnergi A/S
MCS Charger: Kempower
You always spot something interesting in Karlsruhe.
Two days in a row, I came across the Daimler Truck eEconic 300, at two different locations, both being used as a waste collection truck.
So it isn't just a pilot, it is actively being used in real life.
#EV #eTruck #Karlsruhe
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What are your thoughts on this?
Do you see this solution scale up or do you have reservations about it related to feasibility, costs etc?
Let me know below. 👇
We usually talk about Megawatt Charging (MCS) for highways, which will have its place in the future.
But we are ignoring the low hanging fruit:
The Loading Dock.
I did an interview with IONITY Co-Founder, Wulf Schlachter, to understand use case of MCS.
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🧮 How it works: (2/2)
Truck: Daimler eActros 600
In Current setup (250 kW):
• 250 kWh charged
• 200 km range added
In Upgraded setup (375 kW):
• 375 kWh charged
• 300 km range added
I wrote about eActros and why it is popular! 👇
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🧮 How it works: (1/2)
Assumption: Unloading / Loading window = 60 mins
Truck: Volvo FM
• 230-250 kWh charged
• 125 - 140 km range added
⚡ Future Upgrade Plans
The hardware is ready for more:
• Increase the power to 3x 375 kW
• Use the full 500 A capacity of the cables
⚡ Charging Infrastructure
Provider: Shell - SBRS
Current Setup:
• 3x 250 kW power units
• 3x Dispenser
• 500 A liquid cooled cables (currently operating at 330 A)
• Length of cable: 7.5 - 9 m (assumption)
🚛 Electric Trucks
I saw two Volvo FM Electric trucks here. Assuming largest battery packs, here are the details:
• 540 kWh battery pack
• 0-100% in 2.5 hr (with 250 kW charging peak)
• 300 km range
The future of charging at major loading docks / distribution centers.
Zero space wasted. Zero time wasted.
It uses the loading window to charge, turning dead time into range.
I spotted this setup at Aldi Süd distribution center in Rastatt, Germany.
Details 🧵👇
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I would love to hear your perspective. I am not perfect and could be wrong in my assessments, but your comments help move this debate forward and give it a clear picture.
If the answer is NO and we value our current work-life balance, then let's accept the reality.
Let's be humble about the trade-offs of two very different systems at play here.
2. On Prices & Economics:
The extremely low prices of Chinese cars are partly a result of 3 years of ongoing deflation, which has resulted in layoffs and wage cuts across industry.
Are we willing to accept pay cuts for the "greater good" of EU economy?
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1. On Speed & Development:
Are we willing to do what it takes to match their speed? Are we going to work 50-60 hours a week as a standard?
Are we going to accept cars breaking down or having bugs to accelerate the speed of development?
But here is the hard truth we need to accept: Mindlessly bashing Western OEMs isn't the answer. But neither is ignoring the reality.
We have to ask ourselves two critical questions:
Now it pains me to see them changing goals, because in 2025 the EV sales bounced back in Germany up to 30% w/o subsidies.
I genuinely thought they have found the answers for consumers but now even I can't understand what powertrains to expect from them in future.
The Western OEMs indeed lost their edge in the last few years, which is why I was really excited to see the amazing cars during the last year:
the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse, Mercedes AMG GT XX, CLA EQ, GLC EQ, and even the VW ID.7 which was a hit in the EU.
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I’ve intentionally blurred every face here out of respect.
These are engineers doing exactly what good engineers do: studying the competition.
Why? Because while they are winning on software and speed, they know that European OEMs still possess deep expertise.
Usually, right after these launches, a wave of pessimism sweeps through the West and it is unhealthy. It’s not the Chinese saying "You lost", it’s the people living here.
I recorded this video while making a VLOG & kept this video, just to remind myself not to fall into a trap.
No doubt, these are amazing machines and will be very successful.
This is partly due to massive R&D investment, but also due to the "beta tester" mindset of Chinese consumers that allows for accelerated development cycles compared to western OEMs.
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Last week has been absolutely insane for new car launches from China. 🚀
I’ve been watching the news roll in: the new Zeekr 7GT, the Xpeng P7+, and the updated Xiaomi SU7.
But this video I recorded at IAA 2025 is highly relevant now.
Let me explain why. 🧵👇
What a beautiful sight this is.
I will be uploading a short video for it later, summarizing the use case and infrastructure here.
