Uwe graduated with a master degree in economics and subsequently spent his entire career in the fleet business. After early leading management positions in car rental operation he changed to the software side of the business as managing director of a fleet management software company. As one of the pioneers and with more than 20 years of experience in connected vehicle solutions and data analytics his focus during the last decade was on connected solutions and maintenance and repair management of commercial vehicles working in senior roles for Telogis, Verizon Connect and Decisiv before he took over the responsibility of Chargepoint’s European Truck & Bus business in 2022.
Sessions
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June 05: Latest innovations in charging and battery technology for e-buses
How big data can prevent thermal runaway
As the adoption of electric buses accelerates, there have been unfortunate instances in which Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) burn due to thermal runaway in batteries. Luckily this can be detected and prevented by fleet operators if they are equipped with the right tools. In particular, software investment will be critical in the roll-out of ZEBs. Charging management software and smart charging capabilities will allow bus operators to run smarter services, and ensure the safer charging of ZEBs to prevent fires. In this expo session, ChargePoint will share experiences from building global smart charging solutions for the past 15 years. They will cover best practices, as well as the tools available to PTOs. They will also show data gathered from a real case, which highlights the telltale signs of a battery overheating, using the data captured ahead of the battery catching fire.
