Sustainable Urban Freight Transport: Analysis of Factors Affecting the Employment of Electric Commercial Vehicles

2016 ◽  
pp. 255-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molin Wang ◽  
Klaus-Dieter Thoben
Keyword(s):  
Freight Transport ◽  
Commercial Vehicles ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Urban Freight Transport ◽  
Transport Analysis

scholarly journals Framework for urban freight transport analysis in medium-sized cities

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Flora ◽  
Henrique Ewbank ◽  
José Geraldo Vidal Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Influence Factors ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Urban Freight Transport ◽  
Transport Analysis ◽  
Parametric Statistical Test

Abstract The urbanization process, especially the diverse aspects regarding size, function, position and growth of cities, significantly affect the Urban Freight Transport (UFT). This paper deals with behaviour of UFT in medium-sized cities. Here we will identify the attributes that characterize the Medium-sized Cities (MC), as well as the influence factors in UFT. In addition, a survey among specialists and public agents of medium-sized cities is presented, about the level of interaction between attributes that characterize MC and the factors that influence UFT. For analysis and validation of the opinion survey is performed non-parametric statistical test, and an analysis of the confidence interval to define the level of interaction between attributes and UFT factors. As a result, we provide a framework that demonstrates the interaction between attributes of MC and the factors that influence UFT. The factors “Projects and measures of local authorities”, and “Infrastructure available to the UFT”, together with the lack of studies related to freight transport (knowledge, innovation and technological advancement) were identified as the main issues that require attention on UFT in MC. This proposal may contribute to the decision makers regarding urban planning and brings a theoretical contribution to future research in UFT planning studies.

scholarly journals Sharing of trips before electrification of fleet: a costeffective solution for reducing the environmental impact of urban freight transport in developing countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (ET.2020) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Bhavesh Dhonde
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Vehicular Emissions ◽  
Effective Solution ◽  
Commercial Vehicles ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Urban Freight Transport ◽  
Freight Vehicles

Various research efforts are undertaken to reduce the ill-effects of urban freight transport on the city’s environment. Replacing conventional freight vehicles with electric commercial vehicles (ECVs) is considered as the most effective solution; however, this transition is facing several technological and infrastructural challenges. In developing countries, where cities are already struggling to manage with their present infrastructure, they would find it even more difficult. This paper highlights the opportunity for sharing of in-use freight vehicles as an immediate solution to reduce vehicular emissions. Case study of Surat city, India is taken to assess the use of small-sized commercial vehicles for urban freight transport. A detailed study has been carried out to determine the extent of under-utilized or unutilized capacities of these vehicles. Reductions in emissions due to the sharing of trips are estimated. Propositions are made to strategize and develop policies that promote sharing of urban freight trips.

scholarly journals An Overview of Problems and Solutions for Urban Freight Transport in Brazilian Cities

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leise Oliveira ◽  
Betty Barraza ◽  
Bruno Bertocini ◽  
Cassiano Isler ◽  
Dannúbia Pires ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Freight Transport ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Urban Freight Transport ◽  
Problems And Solutions

scholarly journals Different Charging Strategies for Electric Vehicle Fleets in Urban Freight Transport

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13080
Author(s):  
Bram Kin ◽  
Meike Hopman ◽  
Hans Quak
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
Personnel Costs ◽  
Urban Freight Transport ◽  
Feasible Alternative ◽  
Reservation System ◽  
Operational Constraints ◽  
Charging Stations ◽  
Charging Strategy

The transition from diesel-driven urban freight transport towards more electric urban freight transport turns out to be challenging in practice. A major concern for transport operators is how to find a reliable charging strategy for a larger electric vehicle fleet that provides flexibility based on different daily mission profiles within that fleet, while also minimizing costs. This contribution assesses the trade-off between a large battery pack and opportunity charging with regard to costs and operational constraints. Based on a case study with 39 electric freight vehicles that have been used by a parcel delivery company and a courier company in daily operations for over a year, various scenarios have been analyzed by means of a TCO analysis. Although a large battery allows for more flexibility in planning, opportunity charging can provide a feasible alternative, especially in the case of varying mission profiles. Additional personnel costs during opportunity charging can be avoided as much as possible by a well-integrated charging strategy, which can be realized by a reservation system that minimizes the risk of occupied charging stations and a dense network of charging stations.

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