The future of heavy road transport is beginning to take shape – and we’re building it together. Ennovation has joined a key European project, LIFE23-CCM-PL-LIFeHDV, which as part of the EU LIFE programme, aims to lay the foundation for developing charging infrastructure for electric heavy-duty vehicles (eHDVs) in Central and Eastern Europe.
While electric passenger cars are steadily gaining ground, the electrification of heavy transport remains a challenge. The issue lies not only in the drivetrains themselves but primarily in the lack of adequate charging infrastructure and the technological immaturity for high-mass, long-range vehicles.
What is the LIFeHDV project? A pilot that could reshape European roads.
LIFeHDV is an international pilot project carried out under the EU’s LIFE programme, dedicated to climate action. Its main objective is to develop and test charging infrastructure for eHDVs in the CEE region – a part of Europe that has so far lacked the necessary tools to support the decarbonisation of heavy transport.
As part of the project, 11 charging stations will be built in 5 pilot hubs. These hubs will serve as testbeds for various operational, technological, and locational models, with the potential for future large-scale deployment across the region.
The initiative is led by the Polish Alternative Fuels Association (PSNM), with partners including GreenWay Polska and Ennovation Technology – responsible for testing innovative charging and energy integration technologies.
Ennovation’s role in the LIFE pilot project
In the LIFeHDV project, Ennovation is tasked with testing and implementing innovative charging technologies and assessing the viability of V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) standards for electric heavy-duty vehicles.
V2G technology enables energy to flow from vehicle batteries back to the grid. This means eHDVs can serve not only as transportation units but also as mobile energy storage systems, helping to stabilise the national energy system.
Why LIFeHDV matters for the heavy transport sector
Although heavy-duty transport makes up only a small portion of the vehicle fleet, it accounts for around 25% of CO₂ emissions in European transport. That’s why the LIFeHDV project aims to create scalable charging infrastructure models for eHDVs specifically in the CEE region.
For Ennovation, participating in LIFeHDV means testing breakthrough technologies in real-world conditions – not just in the lab, but where logistics actually happens. It also means growing our technical competencies, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and contributing to a zero-emission logistics future.
Follow the progress of the project – together we can deploy technologies that truly make an impact.
Project details:
- Project acronym: LIFE23-CCM-PL-LIFeHDV
- Start date: 01.09.2024
- End date: 29.02.2028
- Total eligible budget: €5,590,244
- EU contribution: €3,354,146
More information about the project and the LIFE programme: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE23-CCM-PL-LIFeHDV-101158336/pilot-program-to-develop-a-network-of-charging-infrastructure-for-ehdv-in-cee-region