Grid- and Resilience-Aware collaborative fleet Charging and Energy supply for Electric Trucks (GRACE-ET)

Research Project, 2026 – 2029

Electrifying heavy-duty road logistics requires coordinated adaptation of fleet operations, charging infrastructure, energy supply and interaction with the power grid. Replacing diesel trucks with electric vehicles is not only a vehicle technology shift, but a system-level transformation that links transport and energy systems. This project develops resilience-aware fleet deployment and collaborative charging-energy supply approaches that account for operational uncertainties and power grid conditions. By integrating fleet planning with charging coordination and local energy supply management considering power grid, the project seeks to improve efficiency and strengthen resilience under both normal and stressed conditions. In close collaboration with industrial partners, the methods will be implemented in a digital prototype and validated in real operational environments. The project aims to support cost-effective and reliable electrification of heavy-duty logistics.