The bi-annual gathering of the ESCALATE consortium took place on 20 and 21 May 2025 at the premises of the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT). Since the project is starting itsRead More…
22May/25
19May/25
RWTH PhD Interview Series: Kai Franke on thermal systems
The second part of our PhD interview series with colleagues from RWTH Aachen, which started with a compelling interview with Christoph Wellmann, continues with an exchange about the development of thermal systemsRead More…
16Apr/25
‘Virtual vehicle’ published paper on bi-directional charging impact
Our partners from Virtual Vehicle recently published a paper titled “Simulation-based assessment of the grid impact of bi-directional charging”, as part of the 14th International Energy Economics Conference at the Vienna University ofRead More…
14Apr/25
RWTH PhD Interview Series: Christoph Wellmann
EU-funded projects like ESCALATE often provide updates about deliverables, events or other contributions. Thus, the researchers and their work, which happens “behind the scenes”, are often not showcased. That’s why we decideRead More…
18Mar/25
Interview with BMC: Innovative fuel-cell tractor truck takes shape
This interview was conducted with BMC Pilot Partners; Haluk ATASOY, R&D Design (Power Train) and Technical Project Lead of ESCALATE at BMC, Tuğba Efe, R&D and Incentives Group Leader and ESCALATE ProjectRead More…
06Mar/25
ELECTRA highlights importance of ESCALATE project for R&D
ESCALATE project partner ELECTRA was recently featured in ‘The Times’, focusing on the ‘road ahead for electrifying HGVs’. The Yorkshire-based commercial vehicle producers, which launched its first electric HGV in the UKRead More…
18Feb/25
ESCALATE combined RTR presentation with TCO/LCA workshop
ESCALATE presented its plans, research, and first project results during the RTR Conference 2025, which took place from 11-13 February in Brussels. The international event, which aims to disseminate results from EU-fundedRead More…
12Dec/24
Electra Commercial Vehicles dives deep into Pilot 4
Electra Commercial Vehicles gives an update on Pilot 4, a 40-tonne rigid truck, which will include a trailer and electrically refrigerated bodies and is set to be a game-changer for the freightRead More…
12Dec/24
Ford Otosan tells us all about its pilot!
We sat down with Ford to chat about Pilot 5, its characteristics, challenges, and ongoing development. You can now read all about it below!
09Dec/24
SISU discusses Pilot 1
We spoke with SISU to discuss Pilot 1, exploring its key features, challenges, and ongoing development. Read all about it below! Can you provide a general overview of your pilot and explain theRead More…