Logistics concepts for light electric freight vehicles : a multiple case study from The Netherlands

Conference paper (2019)

Authors

Ewoud Moolenburgh Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Ron van Duin Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Transport and Logistics - TPM
Susanne Balm Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Martijn Altenburg Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Walther Ploos van Amstel Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Research Group
Transport and Logistics (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2019 Ewoud Moolenburgh, Ron van Duin, Susanne Balm, Martijn Altenburg, Walther Ploos van Amstel
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Published Date

2019

Language

English

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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 the vehicles. Still many companies are hesitating to start and experience. 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.