Application of electric vehicles for freight transportation

Abstract

Electric freight vehicle are transport vehicles that operate on electrical energy. They typically feature electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical sources. These vehicles can be used for transporting freight over short to medium distances in urban settings or for commercial purposes.

Electric freight vehicles have several advantages, such as reduced environmental pollution due to no exhaust emissions, lower energy costs compared to fuel-based vehicles, reduced maintenance expenses (especially regarding engine servicing), and the ability to utilize various renewable energy sources for charging.

However, they also have limitations, including limited range on a single charge, charging time duration, and limited power for transporting heavy loads over long distances. Although technology is constantly evolving, innovations in battery technologies and charging stations may address some of these limitations in the future.

For the time being, it is not necessary to establish a complete ban on the production of classic commercial truck vehicles, but to implement a gradual reduction of emissions by all available means. In addition, the interim targets set should be revised to assess what other technologies can be used to produce, a modern electric freight vehicle.

The purpose of this study is to identify all the risks and challenges associated with electro mobility, which will further allow to assess the efficiency of electric freight transportation and build a development strategy for the carrier.

Key words: electric freight vehicle, vehicle structure, freight transportation, charging infrastructure.