Challenges in the Electrification of Logistics Road Transportation

Mario Hirz () and Markus Riediger
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Mario Hirz: Graz University of Technology, Institute of Automotive Engineering
Markus Riediger: Graz University of Technology, Institute of Automotive Engineering

A chapter in Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Logistics (ICIL) 2025, 2026, pp 69-77 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Logistics road transportation is challenged by a reduction of fleet emissions with the target to decrease the impact on climate change. This leads to a transition from traditional fossil fuel-driven combustion engines to alternative propulsion systems, and will result in a considerable share of battery-electric-driven vehicles in the near future. In this context, a successful ramp-up of electric trucks requires both, dedicated vehicle technology providing sufficient driving range and a suitable charging infrastructure. The present article introduces to the latest status and development trends of battery-electric propulsion systems for commercial vehicles. In addition, requirements on future charging infrastructure are introduced and discussed, covering both charging technologies and the development of charging system networks.

Keywords: greenhouse gas emission reduction; alternative propulsion systems; electric charging technologies; charging infrastructure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-14489-8_7

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