Oliver McHugh

Job Title: Senior Analyst
Company: Wood Mackenzie
Country: United Kingdom

Oliver leads the Grid Edge Europe team. He brings a rigorous approach to research with a focus on EV charging modelling and analytics. He is responsible for conducting analyses on the electric
vehicle charging market in Europe. He supports research on the competitive market landscape and business models while maintaining relationships with EV charging infrastructure developers,
aggregators, utilities, the public sector and other e-mobility stakeholders. Oliver is passionate about providing insights on the E-mobility market through critical assessment of business models and
data scrutiny.

June 23, 2026Building the Backbone of Electric Freight, From Depots to Highways

Sessions

Session

Building the Backbone of Electric Freight, From Depots to Highways

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 11:30 am - 01:00 pm

ICM München Room 5

The electrification of heavy-duty transport is more than just a goal - the transformation is already underway. But scaling up also means having to solve the big challenges: How can we build charging networks that keep pace with fleet electrification without overburdening grids or budgets? What innovations in AI, energy storage and smart infrastructure can turn today's pilot projects into tomorrow's industry standard? And how can OEMs, logistics operators and energy providers align their strategies to make zero-emission freight profitable rather than just possible? From truck manufacturers and charge point operators to logistics innovators and energy experts, this dynamic panel brings together the leaders driving change. We will dive into the real-world solutions making an impact now, like modular charging hubs that grow with demand, fleets and energy optimization solutions powered by AI and smart grid integration that cuts costs and boosts reliability. We will also ask the hard questions: Where are the gaps in collaboration, technology or policy that could slow progress, and how do we close these gaps?