Possibilities and Barriers for Using Electric-powered Vehicles in City Logistics Practice

Quak, Hans; Nesterova, Nina; Rooijen, T. van

doi:10.1016/j.trpro.2016.02.055

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“…This perspective is in line with contemporary business model research and is based on the functionality that has been attributed to the concept in previous research [10]. In urban freight research, the business model concept has been accentuated as a necessary factor in the introduction of technological innovations, such as electric vehicles [11], and it has been argued to play a key role when trying to bring about changes in how companies arrange their operations [7]. The search for a viable business model has been identified as a significant challenge for companies providing new types of logistics services, such as instant deliveries [12,13].…”

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The Role of ‘Influencers’ as Drivers of a More Sustainable Urban Freight Sector

Brettmo

Williamsson

2020

Sustainability

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The importance of stakeholders in the development of a sustainable urban freight sector has been highlighted in recent research. Not all stakeholders have a direct link to the supply chain, but they may still play a role in creating sustainable urban freight initiatives. This study explores the initiatives that norm-setting indirect stakeholders in urban freight, referred to as ‘influencers’, establish to support a more sustainable urban freight sector, and how those initiatives may impact the business models of carriers. The study uses data gathered for ongoing research into the roles of indirect stakeholders in the development of sustainable urban freight initiatives. The results indicate that influencers can put pressure on receivers regarding logistical issues and shape the physical environment in which deliveries are conducted. Influencers use three primary strategies to support sustainable urban freight: vehicle-focused measures, consolidation linked to physical infrastructure, and consolidation through behavioural changes. These initiatives impact the relationship between receivers and carriers and may push carriers to adopt more sustainable practices as well as take decisions that impact their business models. The results highlight the often-overlooked power of influencers in relation to the development of actor behaviour in the urban freight supply chain and show the potential for both conflict and change arising from the use of this power.

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Section: Literature On Business Models Stakeholders and Influencers supporting

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The Role of ‘Influencers’ as Drivers of a More Sustainable Urban Freight Sector

Brettmo

Williamsson

2020

Sustainability

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“…Despite growing interest in sustainable transport, issues related to electric LCVs have received limited attention (Pelletier et al 2016). Available studies on urban freight transport and the corporate van fleet sector (Enclose 2014; Feng and Figliozzi 2013;Quack et al 2016,) partly mirror some of the results about the adoption of EVs in the private car sector. Parameters such as relative price increases of new vehicles, the relative prices of oil and electricity developments in the availability of recharging infrastructure are all relevant both in the private car and professional LCV market segments (Rezvani et al 2015).…”

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“…The literature identifies some barriers concerning electric LCVs and potential buyers operating in the last mile sector. Quack et al (2016) argue that maintenance issues and reliable customer service from van manufacturers represent significant barriers. Uncertain resale values and long charging times contribute to the low penetration rate of electric vans as described by Noon (2015).…”

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Technical and operational obstacles to the adoption of electric vans in France and the UK: An operator perspective

Morganti

Browne

2018

Transport Policy

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Since the mid-1990s European urban freight transport has undergone several major changes with direct impact on vehicle use patterns. These include (i) freight vehicle downsizing and (ii) the dieselisation of van fleets (formally referred to as light commercial vehicles or LCVs) More recently, a new possible trend has started to emerge, mainly related to alternative fuelled LCVs for reducing air pollution emissions in urban areas. Electric LCVs up to 3.5 tons are considered a suitable option for last mile operations, yet only a few last mile operators are replacing their diesel fleets with electric vans. In order to probe electric LCV acceptance in the freight transport sector, we conducted 15 experimentoriented interviews with urban freight transport and service operators who tested and adopted electric vans, exploring technical and operational obstacles in daily operations in Paris and London. Additional interviews (8) have been conducted with policymakers, to update the initial survey. The results show that, in addition to range concerns issues, last mile operators' perception and acceptance of electric vans are affected by other concerns, such as queue, payload and grid anxieties. A number of financial and non-financial incentives for fostering the adoption of electric vans are identified and compared by considering the cities of Paris and London. The research also explored potential policy tools for mitigating the barriers to adoption that had been identified.

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“…Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) analysis of electric vehicles (EVs) vs. internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) and support policies mitigating the weaknesses and threats, adapted from[41].…”

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Will Electric Vehicles Be Killed (again) or Are They the Next Mobility Killer App?

2020

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have been around for more than a hundred years. Nevertheless, their deployment has not been a sustainable success up until now. Many scientists, engineers and policymakers argue that EVs are a promising, maybe even indispensable option to achieve ambitious decarbonization goals, if powered by electricity from renewable energy sources. At the moment, the EVs market is gaining a lot of momentum and we may be near the point of no return for a sustained mass market deployment of electric vehicles. Many papers exist that describe future prospects of EVs. In our commentary we try to provide a bigger picture view and look at market and societal aspects. We analyze why previous generations of EVs were not successful and how current electric vehicles could become a sustainable success. We perform a semi-quantitative Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) analysis and find that current electric vehicle designs are technologically on par with or better than conventional alternatives. Car buyers go electric when the economics make sense to them. We conclude that incentives are needed for electric vehicles until battery costs lower—as much as to allow EVs to become cheaper—from a total cost of ownership (TCO) perspective, than other alternatives. Other policy measures are needed to overcome remaining barriers, especially in supporting the setup and operation of publicly accessible recharging points to overcome range anxiety. EVs in isolation may not be the next mobility killer app. The real next mobility killer app may emerge as an autonomous shared EV in a world where the border between public and private transport will cease to exist. The findings of our commentary are relevant for scientists, policymakers and industry.

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Possibilities and Barriers for Using Electric-powered Vehicles in City Logistics Practice

Cited by 127 publications

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The Role of ‘Influencers’ as Drivers of a More Sustainable Urban Freight Sector

The Role of ‘Influencers’ as Drivers of a More Sustainable Urban Freight Sector

Technical and operational obstacles to the adoption of electric vans in France and the UK: An operator perspective

Will Electric Vehicles Be Killed (again) or Are They the Next Mobility Killer App?

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