Innovative two wheeler technologies for future mobility concepts

Schier, Michael; Offermann, B.P.; Weigl, J.; Maag, Tilo; Mayer, Bastian; Rudolph, C.; Gruber, Johannes

doi:10.1109/ever.2016.7476399

Cited by 10 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Regarding cargo capacity, Gruber et al [25] suggested a value of 100 kg for the capacity on electric bicycles in Germany, whereas [31] revealed the existence of a weight limitation of 60 kg for shipments on electric-assisted bicycles in England. However, Schier et al [45], in their survey of last mile distribution in urban areas, consider that electric-assisted bicycles and tricycles can carry between 50 and 250 kg. In the case analyzed by Sadhu et al [23], in New Delhi, up to 195 kg on human-powered bicycles can be transported per trip.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Vehicles-Based Alternatives in Last Mile Distribution of Urban Freight Transport: A Systematic Literature Review

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:The advent of new technologies in last mile deliveries is about to cause a disruption in the traditional business model applied in urban cargo transportation, thus presenting innumerous research opportunities in this field of knowledge. In this context, identifying new operation models and vehicles that could be applied for last mile deliveries in urban areas becomes crucial. Therefore, this paper aims to identify, through a systematic literature review, the main types of vehicles addressed in the literature that could be used in the last mile of urban freight distribution in order to increase the sustainability of this type of operation. The results indicate a trend for the implementation of smaller and lighter vehicles for last mile deliveries in urban areas: 47% of the studies suggest, among other alternatives, the use of bicycles and tricycles; while 53% of the articles support the use of light commercial vehicles. Another trend observed in this type of distribution, indicated in 64% of the studies, is the shift from conventional (fossil fuels) to alternative sources of energy (electricity).

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Vehicles-Based Alternatives in Last Mile Distribution of Urban Freight Transport: A Systematic Literature Review

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…There are now an abundance of cycle couriers in many major cities with Deliveroo having over 15,000 registered riders in the UK alone, making it a more attractive alternative for carriers (Business of Apps, 2019). With e-bikes capable of transporting loads of between 50-250 kg up to 80km on a single charge (Schier et al, 2016), estimates suggest that 25-50% of current freight traffic destined for urban centres could be transferred from motorised vehicles to e-bikes under the right conditions (Lenz and Riehle, 2013;Cyclelogistics, 2014;Schliwa et al, 2015;Wrighton and Reiter, 2016;Melo and Baptista, 2017). A wide range of e-bike styles are available but depending on their size, weight and power output, may be subject to motor vehicle regulations which can restrict where they can be used.…”

Section: Cargo Cycles For Delivering Freightmentioning

confidence: 99%

Quantifying environmental and financial benefits of using porters and cycle couriers for last-mile parcel delivery

McLeod

Cherrett

Bektaş

et al. 2020

Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Historical manifest data from a parcel carrier undertaking 'next-day' (i.e. non-express) deliveries in an area of central London (mainly EC2 postcode district) were used to quantify the potential benefits of switching from the current van-based deliveries to one where porters or cycle couriers are used for the last-mile delivery, working from set drop-off points.The results suggested that over the business-as-usual case for the area of London studied, the carrier could reduce CO2 emissions by 45% (9500kg/year) and NOx emissions by 33% (7.64kg/year). Annual driving distance could be reduced by 78% (48,100km) and the amount of time spent stationary at the curbside by 45% (2558 hours/year). Scaling up the modelled emissions savings to London's Central Activities Zone, an area approximately 10 times bigger than the modelled case study area and with estimated total annual parcel delivery distance of 15 million km, could see annual emissions savings in the region of 2 million kgCO2 and 1633kgNOx if all carriers utilised porters or cycle couriers. Overall cost savings to the carrier were estimated to be in the range 34%-39%. Some practical operating challenges are identified including sorting and packing of items, parcel handover arrangements, how to deal with failed deliveries, and how to incorporate express items.

show abstract

“…Technologically, electric cargo-bikes can currently be utilized for deliveries, and this becomes even more plausible with more advanced battery capacities. According to Schier et al [30], electric bicycles, tricycles, or quadracycles are capable of transporting 50-250 kg of cargo, and battery capacities allow for transport ranges of up to 50-80 km. Gruber et al [31] showed that the substitution of electric cargo-bikes takes over 19% to 48% of the distances carried by regular trucks.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The battery capacity for the cargo-bikes also needs to be considered. The battery mounted on electric cargo-bikes can last for about 50 to 80 km [30]. However, considering how lithium ion batteries deteriorate and how rider fatigue increases, we have set the battery capacity to 20 km.…”

Section: Vehicle Capacitymentioning

confidence: 99%

A Courier Service with Electric Bicycles in an Urban Area: The Case in Seoul

2019

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Various factors must be considered when running a courier service in an urban area, because the infrastructure of a city differs from those in suburban or countryside areas. Of note, population density is higher, and vehicles encounter greater restrictions. Moreover, air pollution from fossil fuel combustion is more severe. As tailpipe emissions are becoming costly to both corporations and the environment, researchers are increasingly exploring more appealing transportation options. Electric bicycles have become an important mode of transportation in some countries in the past decade. Electric bicycles and automobiles have their respective merits and demerits when used to provide courier services. E-bikes in particular can ply their trade in densely packed areas that are off-limits to cars and trucks. This paper focuses on (1) developing a truck–bike mixture model to reduce operating costs for an existing truck-only service by replacing some of the trucks with bicycles, and (2) exploring the resulting effects in terms of reducing overall carbon emissions. Data from one of the major courier companies in South Korea were utilized. The problem was tackled as a heterogeneous fleet vehicle routing problem using simulated annealing because the actual size of the problem cannot be solved directly with a mathematical approach. The most effective fleet mix was found for the company’s case. Effects on operating costs and reduced emissions were analyzed for 15 different scenarios with varying demands and off-limits areas. Computational results revealed that the new model is viable from economic and sustainability standpoints. They indicated that costs decrease to varying degrees in all scenarios, and that carbon emissions also decrease by around 10% regardless of the selected scenario.

show abstract

Innovative two wheeler technologies for future mobility concepts

Cited by 10 publications

References 4 publications

Sustainable Vehicles-Based Alternatives in Last Mile Distribution of Urban Freight Transport: A Systematic Literature Review

Sustainable Vehicles-Based Alternatives in Last Mile Distribution of Urban Freight Transport: A Systematic Literature Review

Quantifying environmental and financial benefits of using porters and cycle couriers for last-mile parcel delivery

A Courier Service with Electric Bicycles in an Urban Area: The Case in Seoul

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About