Banula shows off public model
A roadshow organised by Banula, a German research project set up to create accessible and user-friendly charging options, demonstrated public charging for heavy e-trucks using the pass-through model, with a stop at Vector’s Stuttgart campus on 11 September. In this approach, power supply and charging infrastructure operation are separated, with operators providing access to charging points for a fee, while users bring their own electricity tariff.
Vector showcased the process with its 'vCharM' load management system, enabling grid-friendly charging, combined with an external billing system. This setup aims to offer a template for other companies. Coordinated by Fraunhofer IAO, Banula aims to make charging infrastructure accessible nationwide, supported by Baden-Württemberg’s funding for a regional public e-truck charging network. (js)