The Nordic High Capacity Transport (HCT) Conference 2024 - material
Missed the Nordic HCT Conference 2024 or want to revisit some of the most insightful moments? We’re in the process of making the full conference recordings and presentation slides available for you to access anytime. Whether you’re a logistics giant or a smaller transport operator, this material is designed to provide valuable insights into the state and future of High Capacity Transport (HCT) in the Nordic countires.
The High Capacity Transport project is mainly financed by Trafikverket, Västra Götalandsregionen and Vinnova.
Key Highlights of the Conference:
- EU Regulatory Changes: Elisa Vornanen from the Ministry of Transport and Communications Finland provided the latest updates on EU regulations affecting heavy transport.
- Electrification of Heavy Vehicles: Industry experts like Thomas Fabian from ACEA and Timo Saarenketo shared their perspectives on how electrification is revolutionizing vehicle weights and infrastructure.
- Current Research and Implementation: Learn from the latest research and implementation initiatives that are shaping the future of HCT.
- Market-Ready HCT Vehicles: Explore what’s already available on the market and their potential impact on the heavy transport industry.
Agenda Overview:
- Keynote presentations on the latest advancements in HCT
- Deep dives into national and international projects, including the 34.5m EMS2 implementation in Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
- Expert discussions on the future of electrification and the impact of the 96/53 EU directive review on OEMs and infrastructure.
Whether you attended in person, participated online, or couldn't make it, we invite you to dive into these critical insights on how HCT is evolving. Each presentation is packed with practical knowledge and future-forward thinking.
Presentations and material
Introduction
Thomas Asp, CLOSER
Vecto how it is developed and how it is used
Rolf Willkrantz, Volvo Group
EU´s goods transport sector: looking back and moving forward
Elisa Vornanen Ministry of Transport and Communications Finland
Roadmap for a digitalised road transportation system – version 2024
Sandra Bårdén Trafikverket
Session 1 How to develop a 34,5 road network
Experiences and future implementation of 34,5 m EMS2 in Denmark
Michael Wind DRSA Denmark & Martin Frimann DRD Denmark
Implementation of 34,5 m in Sweden - next steps
Calle Holmström, Trafikverket Sweden
Tests with 34,5 m in Netherlands
Loes Aarts RWS, Netherlands
An example how municipalities works with implementation of 34,5 m - City of Borås
Gunilla Hell-Bellman Borås Stad
Session 2 Taking electrification to the next level
Swedish national electrification- and HCT initiatives
Nikita Zaiko CLOSER
What is already on the market
Ebba Bergbom-Wallin, Volvo Group
Experiences from tests with electrified trucks in Finland
Lennart Cider Volvo
Session 3 Consequences of the review of 96/53 (weights and dimensions directive)
Consequences for OEM:s - ACEA:s point of view
Thomas Fabian ACEA
Consequences on infrastructure
Timo Saarenketo, Roadscanner
EMS definition now and after the review of 96/53 EU
Otto Lahti, Traficom
96/53/EC and national regulations – implementation and enforcement
Elin Elisabeth Norby, Norwegian Public Roads Administration
About the HCT Program: CLOSER’s High Capacity Transport (HCT) program has been at the forefront of exploring longer and heavier vehicles for over 10 years. Through extensive research and collaboration, the program aims to enhance both vehicle and infrastructure efficiency to contribute to a more climate-friendly transport sector.
Since its inception, CLOSER has been the central hub for all research conducted within the program, funded by key partners including Trafikverket and Vinnova.
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