Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem (HETE)
Join us in developing innovative DC fast-charging technology for the electric truck traffic!
The ecosystem is co-funded by Business Finland as part of their ‘Veturi’ initiative, where international companies are invited to solve some of society’s most pressing challenges through increased research, development and innovation investments in Finland.
In the spotlight
The electrification of trucks is only just starting
While EVs and their charging infrastructure are rapidly growing, the market lacks charging infrastructure for heavy traffic, such as electric trucks. Developing a heavy traffic ecosystem with a complete charging infrastructure is essential to support the rise of electric trucks. Reducing the CO2 emissions of trucks – which contribute 27% of total traffic emissions – requires scalable and practical charging infrastructure.
Mission: Electrify heavy traffic sustainably
The ecosystem enables users and applications to research and develop technologies and business models around heavy traffic energy flows and logistics.
Meeting the high energy needs of electric trucks is a significant challenge that is impossible to tackle alone. As the leading Veturi company in the ecosystem, Kempower invites all companies that are enabling energy flow – from electricity producers to batteries – to join us on this mission.
See what’s happening in heavy traffic electrification.
The Kempower Megawatt Charging System
The Kempower Megawatt Charging System is a dedicated solution for electric trucks and other heavy electric vehicles, providing high charging powers above
1 MW.
- Available peak charging power of up to 1.2 MW
- The Kempower Mega Satellite charger provides a solution based on Kempower’s state-of-the-art technology
- The Kempower Mega Satellite utilizes 1,500 A current and a voltage range of 200–1,250 VDC*
*Limited by Kempower Power Unit to 920 VDC in the first development phase.
Launching an ecosystem for heavy electric traffic
The Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem is an R&D program that aims to develop charging technology suitable for truck traffic. It includes a supporting software platform and testing infrastructure for charging systems.
The ecosystem will also study future charging models and analyze the impacts of charging infrastructure on electric grids. Kempower will launch R&D projects across all areas of the program and invites other future-oriented businesses with R&D expertise in Finland to join the ecosystem.
Our goals
Develop
- Charging technology for electric trucks
- A software platform to support charging
- A testing platform for charging infrastructure
Study
- Future charging models
- The effects of charging infrastructure on electric grids
Sustainability is the starting point for all R&D in the Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem
Research fields
EV charging technologies
How can we increase the power capacity of charging systems? This field includes the development of power converter technology, advanced system cooling, charger operation with battery energy storage systems and optimal grid use, among others.
Digital solutions and platforms
How can we find new ways of using data and create data-based business opportunities? This field involves the development of cloud-based platforms that ensure interoperability with partner platforms.
Customer applications
How can we support overnight, destination and on-the-move charging? This field includes the development of real-life testing environments and optimal route and charging planning software – nationally and internationally.
Future DC fast charging
How can we improve long-term business prospects with novel charging technologies? This field covers various research areas, including the advancement of charging power into the multimegawatt range, the integration of autonomous vehicles into logistics operations, wireless charging and the effects on the electricity grid.
News
Kempower’s Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem kicks off with an electrifying event
Kempower launched the Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem (HETE) project on May 17 in Lahti, Finland, with a kickoff event to electrify heavy traffic sustainably with innovative DC fast-charging technology. HETE aims to drive the industry forward with well-orchestrated collaboration.
Kempower’s Megawatt Charging System for electric trucks arrives in Europe
True to its commitment to the development of sustainable mobility for the planet, Kempower launches its Megawatt Charging System in Europe. This state-of-the-art electric truck charging solution is designed for power ratings above 1 MW.
Kempower’s Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem program boosted by 10 million euros’ funding from Business Finland
Business Finland has granted 10 million euros in funding to Kempower’s Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem program in a challenge competition for leading Finnish companies. Additionally, Business Finland has allocated 20 million euros to finance the program’s ecosystem partners’ projects. The funding for the program will accelerate especially the development of high-power charging solutions for electric trucks.
Kempower and Polarium to boost DC fast charging solutions with cutting-edge energy storage support
Polarium, a leading energy storage developer, and Kempower, a pioneering company specializing in rapid DC charging solutions, are proud to announce a partnership to boost EV fast charging solutions with cutting-edge energy storage support.
Join the Heavy Electric Traffic Ecosystem
Let’s collaborate on developing future EV charging solutions for electric trucks. Fill out the “Join the ecosystem” form to express your interest in joining the ecosystem or to ask any questions you might have.
