Evaluation of Energy Supply Technologies for Autonomous Cargo Bike-Sharing System

Mukku, Vasu Dev; Kania, Malte; Brinken, Julius; Salah, Imen Haj; Assmann, Tom

doi:10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.10.1890

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“…The second axis of discussion is related to the transformation of urban space via urban planning and infrastructure enhancements in order to facilitate the adoption of cargo bikes and drones as a true sustainable freight alternative. Within this framework, it is essential: (i) to offer shared bike lanes for conventional bikes and cargo bikes to ensure safe and efficient movement throughout the city; these lanes should be strategically planned to connect key delivery points [101]; (ii) to designate and build drone landing pads or docking stations at strategic locations, such as delivery hubs, public spaces, and commercial areas [102], ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards; (iii) to create designated loading and unloading zones for cargo bikes and drones [67]; these areas should be strategically located to minimize disruptions to traffic and pedestrian flow; and (iv) to install charging stations for electric cargo bikes at key locations and to establish drone battery charging or swapping stations to ensure continuous operation [103,104].…”

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Integrating Cargo Bikes and Drones into Last-Mile Deliveries: Insights from Pilot Deliveries in Five Greek Cities

Athanasopoulos,

Chatziioannou,

Boutsi

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Currently, there is a growing consensus that the use of more sustainable urban freight transportation has the potential to offer major energy and efficiency benefits which can be achieved through the appropriate combination of cargo bikes and the integration of drones into the urban logistics system. This study presents the results of a stepwise regression analysis that examines the role, benefits, and impact of electric vehicles such as e-bikes, cargo bikes, and drones for intermodal freight transportation in five Greek cities to support the green logistics paradigm. The results show that between routes of almost equal length, the most bicycle-friendly routes, such as routes along pedestrian areas or residential streets, should be avoided, as they reduce delivery speed and increase delivery costs in terms of energy and time expenditure. In addition, priority roads, which usually have higher traffic speeds and more trucks, are preferred by cyclists due to the quality of the road surface, even though the feeling of safety is lower on such roads. Finally, regarding drones, energy consumption is relatively low in the 0–5 mph and 6–10 mph wind speed ranges, indicating efficient energy use. In the 11–15 mph and 16–20 mph wind speed ranges, energy efficiency is significantly lower than the battery capacity, indicating that the cargo drone exhibits excessive energy consumption under these conditions.

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