Badenova is driving e-mobility forward: 1,000 charging points for logistics!

Badenova is driving e-mobility forward: 1,000 charging points for logistics!

A lot is happening in Brandenburg in the area of ​​electric mobility, especially in the shipping and logistics industry. The provider badenova has been one of the pioneers when it comes to expanding charging infrastructure since 2017. With a focus on commercial, housing and municipalities, badenova celebrated its 1,000th anniversary last year. Charging point put into operation and expanded its portfolio with fast charging solutions for electric trucks. The aim is to help logistics companies prepare their fleets for the future and actively contribute to the energy transition.

What moves the industry? The implementation of climate goals plays a central role. According to the figures from badenova AG & Co. KG Almost 30% of traffic-related greenhouse gas emissions in Germany come from heavy commercial vehicles. The federal government's climate protection program stipulates that 30% of the mileage in road freight transport should be electric by 2030. That's why badenova relies on innovative solutions that are intended to help freight forwarding companies switch to electromobility.

Flexible solutions for electric trucks

The path to electromobility is lined with challenges, but badenova is addressing them with a modular full-service package. This includes not only the individual needs analysis and the assessment of the connection situation, but also energy management, planning, construction and operation as well as monitoring. Dr. Susanne Baumgartner, head of electromobility at badenova, emphasizes that charging infrastructure must be seen as part of the overall operating process.

An example of the implementation of these concepts can be found at August Gschwander Transport GmbH, which has installed seven ultra-fast loaders from the manufacturer Alpitronic at five locations in Baden-Württemberg. These charging systems offer a charging capacity of up to 400 kW and are therefore ideal for the needs of modern logistics companies.

The role of the manufacturers and the national control center

But how do you ensure that the charging infrastructure meets the needs of the industry? The “cleanroom discussions” that took place with truck manufacturers in 2022 play an important role here. These are protected conversations that were conducted by institutions such as the BMV and NOW GmbH. The aim of these discussions was to query production figures for alternative drives for heavy commercial vehicles and to collect data on drive strategies and infrastructure requirements. This information is crucial for the targeted development of infrastructures that support the future market ramp-up.

In summary, it can be said that the use of electric commercial vehicles is continuing to consolidate in Brandenburg. The National Control Center highlights the importance of reliable communication between manufacturers and infrastructure operators in order to meet the needs of the logistics industry and to create future-oriented, sustainable solutions. Further progress in the charging infrastructure can be expected in the coming years - so that companies in Brandenburg are not only well positioned economically but also ecologically.