Integrated Electric Long-Haul Truck & Charger System Development - A Feasibility Study

Important results from the project

The purpose of the study was to investigate the conditions for a system demonstration in a main project where 40-ton battery-electric trucks are driven in real, long-distance logistics flows with driving cycles according to: 4.5 h driving, 45 min charging in connection with driver rest, and another 4.5 h driving. Furthermore, the purpose was to make an analysis of the research situation in order to be able to address significant research areas in a future project.

Expected long term effects

The feasibility study has set the target of driving 40-ton trucks in long-distance logistics flows that require 4.5 hours of driving, followed by driver rest for 45 minutes during which the vehicle is charged to then be able to drive another 4.5 hours. The study partners managed to find external partners interested in contributing to a demonstration of interregional, long-distance logistics flows with electric field test vehicles with a battery capacity to run for 4.5 hours and charge with MCS. The initial demonstration is planned to start in 2023/2024, provided financing is secured.

Approach and implementation

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** In separate, vertical, work packages, Scania and Volvo have described and analyzed innovative concepts and services needed on board the vehicle as well as in the supporting charging infrastructure. In horizontal work packages, the project parties have jointly, through workshops and meetings, defined significant research and development issues and built a structure for a system demonstration with electric trucks in real, long-distance logistics flows. Lindholmen Science Park has coordinated the study.