12 Pillars of Change: Defining the Road Zero - Session 2
EY
Voltloader
Octopus EnergyThe second of three 12 Pillars of Change sessions brings together operators, OEMs, energy experts, and infrastructure specialists to imagine what a fully electrified and connected freight ecosystem could look like by 2040.
No forecasts. No slogans. Just the people building it, exploring what a seamless, zero-emission logistics system might actually mean in practice and what stands in the way of getting there.
From invisible charging and smarter grids to data flow, planning reform, and the scale of the infrastructure challenge, this session tackles the big question: what does “the end state” really look like once the hard work pays off?
What We Cover
• What efficient, effective fleet operations could look like in 2040
• How fleets, depots, and grids will connect through shared data and digital twins
• Why “charging” should disappear as a concept — vehicles always plugged in, everywhere
• The debate over V2G, proactive grid investment, and market-driven vs central planning
• The scale of infrastructure required — 10,000+ depots, 8–10 GW of charging capacity
• The human factor — using electrification to improve driver facilities and attract new talent
• The tensions between ambition, regulation, and practical delivery
Hosted by
Maria Bengtsson – EY Mobility
With contributions from
Lorna McAtear - National Grid
Dave Rose - Voltloader
Andrew Scott - Positive Connections
Niall Riddell - Paua
Phil Greening - Herriot Watt University
Philip Roe - Logistics UK
Will Rowe - Octopus Energy
Adam Lakey - UK Power Networks
Tim Campbell - Campbells Consultancy
Michael Ayres - Flexible Power Systems
Dr. Nicholas Head - XPO Logistics
Follow Jamie on LinkedIn for commentary, behind-the-scenes posts, and spicy logistics takes:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-sands/
Visit https://twentyforty.uk to explore the platform, get involved, and see what’s next for the future of freight.
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