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Episode Summary:

Truck electrification is shifting into high gear. In this episode, we sit down with Moritz Vornfeld from Kempower to explore what Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) mean for the future of electric fleets, depot infrastructure, and grid integration.

We discuss why MCS is needed, how it will roll out, the challenges it poses, and how different players in the ecosystem—CPOs, OEMs, fleet operators—need to prepare.

Chapter Guide:

00:00 – Intro and episode overview
02:03 – Moritz's background and role at Kempower
05:25 – What Kempower does and their market focus
07:40 – Why truck charging is such a hot topic
11:22 – What’s coming next in e-truck infrastructure
14:35 – What is MCS and why does it matter?
18:50 – Standardization and first deployments
22:50 – The MCS vs. CCS transition path
24:22 – Infrastructure and grid limitations
26:02 – [Ad break: FLEXECHARGE Masterclass promo]
26:40 – Comparing Europe, the US, and China
33:03 – What will matter most by 2030
37:37 – MCS use cases beyond trucks
38:50 – Scaling depot charging in the real world
43:08 – Software and orchestration needs
45:17 – Wrap-up and final insights
46:07 – Outro and key takeaways

Who should listen:

• CPOs planning or operating fleet charging sites
• Logistics operators exploring electrification
• Grid and energy managers facing high-load deployments
• Infrastructure teams preparing for MCS adoption

Resources mentioned:

• Free Masterclass: The Power of Local Load Management
  Watch at: flexecharge.com/resources/webinars

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