Logistics concepts for light electric freight vehicles

A multiple case study from the Netherlands

Journal article (2020)

Authors

E. A. Moolenburgh Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Ron van Duin Transport and Logistics - TPM , Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
S. Balm Balm Hogeschool van Amsterdam
M. Van Altenburg Altenburg Hogeschool van Amsterdam
W. Ploos Van Amstel Van Amstel Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Research Group
Transport and Logistics (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2020 E. A. Moolenburgh, Ron van Duin, S. Balm, M. Van Altenburg, W. Ploos Van Amstel
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2020.03.194
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Published Date

2020

Language

English

Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Engineering, Systems and Services

Research Group

Transport and Logistics

Abstract

The demand for the transport of goods within the city is rising and with that the number of vans driving around. This has adverse effects on air quality, noise, safety and liveability in the city. LEFVs (Light Electric Freight Vehicles) offer a potential solution for this. There is already a lot of enthusiasm for the LEFVs and several companies have started offering these vehicles. Still many companies are hesitating to start and experiment. New knowledge is needed of logistics concepts for the application of LEFVs. This paper shows the outcomes of eight case studies about what is needed to successfully deploy LEFVs for city logistics.