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Björklund, Maria, ProfessorORCID iD iconorcid.org/0000-0003-0202-5917
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Gillström, H. & Björklund, M. (2024). Assessing the benefits of urban consolidation centres: an overview based on a systematic literature review. Transport reviews
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2024 (English)In: Transport reviews, ISSN 0144-1647, E-ISSN 1464-5327Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

Urban consolidation centres (UCC) have often been highlighted as a solution to reducing freight vehicle kilometres, emissions, and congestion in urban areas. However, previous studies have presented vastly different results regarding the environmental and social benefits when UCCs are implemented. Therefore, this study aims to provide an overview of research on the sustainability assessment of UCCs, to describe dominant themes, and identify why assessments differ. A systematic literature review approach employing a content analysis was used to create the overview and identify the dominant themes in the quantification of the sustainability benefits of UCCs. As a complement, a cross-case analysis was applied to compare the results and to identify underlying differences between the studies. The content analysis revealed three dominant themes, relating to: (i) modelling aspects, (ii) different UCC set-ups, and (iii) the different performance measurements applied. Furthermore, improved consolidation is often described as the largest environmental benefit of implementing UCCs but our results show that the largest benefit can be found in switching to more environmentally friendly vehicles. However, the cross-case analysis revealed difficulties in determining the benefits of implementing UCCs because the assessment of benefits differ vastly between studies. These differences can be explained by the different scope of the system and whether or not other measures were implemented alongside a UCC. This review also highlights seven important gaps in the research that can be used to guide future research, such as a lack of methodological diversity, since most studies employ mathematical modelling, as well as a lack of transparency regarding input and output data. This is a barrier when evaluating the benefits of introducing UCCs.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2024
Keywords
City logistics; green logistics; performance indicators; closed loop supply chains; urban transhipment; city hub
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-203578 (URN)10.1080/01441647.2024.2348639 (DOI)001214668700001 ()
Note

Funding Agencies|Energimyndigheten10.13039/501100004527 [2017-003184]; Swedish Energy Agency [12027]; Swedish Electromobility Centre

Available from: 2024-05-21 Created: 2024-05-21 Last updated: 2024-06-20
Nåbo, A., Abrahamsson, M., Bhatti, H. J., Björklund, M., Daniels, D., Danilovic, M., . . . Sallnäs, U. (2024). Battery-Swapping for Heavy Duty Vehicles: A Feasibility Study on Up-Scaling in Sweden. Linköping: Statens väg- och transportforskningsinstitut
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2024 (English)Report (Other academic)
Alternative title[sv]
Batteribytessystem för tunga fordon : En genomförbarhetstudie för uppskalning i Sverige
Abstract [sv]

Rapporten fokuserar på den kommersiella genomförbarheten av ett batteribytessystem för tunga lastbilar i Sverige. Genom att studera affärsmodeller, kompatibilitet med svenska regelverk och integration i transportverksamheten har vi utforskat hur disruptiva teknologier, ekosystemeffekter och cirkularitet skulle kunna möjliggöra en snabb introduktion och uppskalning av ett batteribytessystem. Ett särskilt fokus har legat på Kina för att analysera statusen för batteribyten och de processer som har lett till den snabba utvecklingen och uppskalningen där. I Kina krävde batteribyte en ny affärsmodell där aktörer såsom energiproducenter, batteritillverkare och maskinindustri går i spetsen för utvecklingen och spridningen av batteribyten. Batteribyte är nu den dominerande tekniken för eldrivna lastbilar i Kina.

Exempel på fördelar med batteribyte som förespråkas är att det bara tar några minuter att byta batteri, minskad investering för lastbilsägare, låg påverkan på det lokala elnätet och att fordons- och batterilivscykler separeras. En simuleringsstudie om batteribyte för tunga lastbilar i hamnverksamhet visar i denna rapport på tydliga fördelar jämfört med kabelladdning. Det finns dock ett par utmaningar med att införa batteribyte i Sverige. För det första finns det inga tydliga förespråkare för batteribyte inom industrin. Till exempel är de svenska och europeiska fordonstillverkarna tveksamma eftersom det utmanar deras nuvarande affärsmodell och att de kan ta rollen som grindvakter. För det andra omfattar inte de nuvarande standarderna och regelverken för fordon och energisystem i Sverige och i EU batteribyte. Rapporten tar också upp behovet av kunskap och utbildning av personer vid batteribytesstationer, samt vikten av social hållbarhet vid elektrifiering av tunga transporter.

Abstract [en]

The report focuses on the commercial feasibility of a battery-swapping system for heavy trucks in Sweden. By studying business models, the compatibility with Swedish regulations, and integration into transport operations, we explore how disruptive technologies, ecosystem effects, and circularity could enable a rapid introduction and diffusion of a battery-swapping system. A special focus is on China, covering the status of battery-swapping there and analysing the processes that have led to its rapid development and deployment. In China, battery-swapping creates a new business model where actors from energy production, battery manufacturing, and the mechanical industry spearhead the development and diffusion of the technology. Battery-swapping is now the dominant technology for electric trucks in China.

Advantages of battery-swapping include: only a few minutes battery swap time, reduced investment for truck owners, low impact on the local power grid, and separation of vehicle and battery life cycles. A simulation study in this report shows that battery-swapping for heavy trucks in harbour operations could offer clear advantages compared to cable charging. However, there are several challenges to introducing battery-swapping in Sweden. First, it has no clear promoters in the industry. Swedish and European vehicle manufacturers are hesitant because it challenges their current business model, and that they may instead take the role of gatekeeper. Second, current standards and regulatory frameworks for vehicles and energy systems in Sweden and in the European Union do not include battery-swapping. The report also addresses the need for knowledge and training of people at battery-swapping stations, and the importance of social sustainability in the electrification of heavy vehicle transport operations.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Linköping: Statens väg- och transportforskningsinstitut, 2024. p. 252
Keywords
Battery swapping, electrification, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, transport system, logistics, business models, eco systems, Batteribyte, elfordon, ellastbilar, laddinfrastruktur, transportsystem, logistik, affärsmodeller, ekosystem
National Category
Vehicle Engineering Energy Systems Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-202456 (URN)
Projects
Batteribytessystem för tunga fordon. En genomförbarhetstudie för uppskalning i Sverige / Battery-Swapping for Heavy Duty Vehicles. A Feasibility Study on Up-Scaling in Sweden
Funder
Swedish Energy Agency
Available from: 2024-04-15 Created: 2024-04-15 Last updated: 2024-06-18Bibliographically approved
Simm, N., Björklund, M. & Gillström, H. (2024). Collaborative Green Freight Transport: The impact on transport resilience. In: : . Paper presented at 13th Swedish Transport Research Conference,Gothenburg, Sweden, October 16-17, 2024.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Collaborative Green Freight Transport: The impact on transport resilience
2024 (English)Conference paper, Oral presentation only (Refereed)
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-208922 (URN)
Conference
13th Swedish Transport Research Conference,Gothenburg, Sweden, October 16-17, 2024
Available from: 2024-10-28 Created: 2024-10-28 Last updated: 2024-10-28
Ülgen, V., Forslund, H., Björklund, M. & Hultén, H. (2024). Collaborative performance management when greening transportation. In: : . Paper presented at NoFoMa.
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2024 (English)Conference paper, Oral presentation only (Other academic)
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-208495 (URN)
Conference
NoFoMa
Available from: 2024-10-14 Created: 2024-10-14 Last updated: 2024-12-13
Gillström, H., Björklund, M., Sallnäs, U., Bhatti, J. H. & Abrahamsson, M. (2024). Ett nödvändigt drivmedel i transformationen mot ellastbilar?: En jämförelse av resursdelning mellan två tekniker. In: Transportforum: . Paper presented at Transportforum, Linköping, Sverige, 17-18 januari, 2024..
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Ett nödvändigt drivmedel i transformationen mot ellastbilar?: En jämförelse av resursdelning mellan två tekniker
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2024 (Swedish)In: Transportforum, 2024Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Other academic)
Abstract [sv]

Aktörssamverkan är central för omställning mot en grönare transportsystem, exempelvis vid omställning till eldrift. En organisation i isolering har inte allt det som krävs för en omställning till eldrift, och resurser måste istället delas mellan centrala aktörer såsom fordonstillverkare, infrastrukturhållare och logistikföretag. En aktör har tekniken medan en annan kanske har kunskapen. Beroendet kan vara av olika karaktär och dess omfattning påverkas av exempelvis hur kritisk eller vanlig resursen är. Men på vilket sätt är dessa beroenden centralt vid valet av lösning? Laddning av batterier med sladd är det koncept som vi satsar främst på inom Europa, medan byte av batterier (battery swapping) är den teknik med störst genomslag i exempelvis Kina. Vi har jämfört vilken roll resursdelning har för dessa tekniker.Studien har jämfört resultat från två forskningsprojekt finansierade av Vinnova och Energimyndigheten. Båda projekten har haft arbetspaket som berör samverkan, samtidigt som de fokuserar olika former av tekniska lösningar. Empirin kommer från en strukturerad intervjustudie med 19 svenska logistikaktörer som testat sladdladdning, djupare intervjuer och workshops med olika aktörer från akademi och näringsliv. Empiriska data har analyserats utifrån Resource dependency theory.

Keywords
Elektrifiering, BEV, battery swapping, resursberoende, aktör
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-203317 (URN)
Conference
Transportforum, Linköping, Sverige, 17-18 januari, 2024.
Available from: 2024-05-07 Created: 2024-05-07 Last updated: 2024-05-15Bibliographically approved
Björklund, M. & Simm, N. (2024). Framgångsrik aktörssamverkan för omställning till hållbara transportsystem, en vägledning. Linköping: Linköping University Electronic Press
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2024 (Swedish)Report (Other academic)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Linköping: Linköping University Electronic Press, 2024. p. 42
Keywords
Transporter - miljöaspekter, Hållbar utveckling
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-203945 (URN)10.3384/9789180757041 (DOI)9789180757034 (ISBN)9789180757041 (ISBN)
Funder
Vinnova
Available from: 2024-05-30 Created: 2024-05-30 Last updated: 2024-08-01Bibliographically approved
Sallnäs, U., Huge-Brodin, M., Björklund, M. & Eng-Larsson, F. (2024). Green distribution alternatives: actors, roles and responsibilities (1ed.). In: Pietro Evangelista, Jukka Hallikas, Mohamad Y. Jaber (Ed.), Environmentally Responsible Supply Chains in an Era of Digital Transformation: Research Developments and Future Prospects (pp. 105-122). Cheltenhamn: Edward Elgar Publishing
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2024 (English)In: Environmentally Responsible Supply Chains in an Era of Digital Transformation: Research Developments and Future Prospects / [ed] Pietro Evangelista, Jukka Hallikas, Mohamad Y. Jaber, Cheltenhamn: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024, 1, p. 105-122Chapter in book (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

E-commerce presents a fantastic opportunity for consumers to receive product deliveries anytime, anyhow and anywhere. However, a major challenge for all logistics systems is that of environmental sustainability, and for e-commerce, the distribution of products to consumers constitutes one of the largest environmental challenges. This chapter focusses on green distribution alternatives for consumers, and thereby provides an overview of how e-commerce can become more environmentally sustainable through offering such alternatives. The chapter starts by pointing to two major trends behind the greening of e-commerce: the growth of e-commerce itself and the increasing societal and corporate concern for environmental sustainability. Building on a series of studies of e-commerce development on the Swedish market, the perspectives of consumers, retailers and logistics service providers paint a broad picture of e-commerce delivery. Finally, today’s as well as potential future challenges for sustainable e-commerce deliveries are discussed.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Cheltenhamn: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024 Edition: 1
Keywords
Environmental sustainability; Green logistics; E-commerce distribution; Supply chain actors; Last-mile delivery; Online retail
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-203687 (URN)9781803920191 (ISBN)9781803920207 (ISBN)
Available from: 2024-05-24 Created: 2024-05-24 Last updated: 2024-06-11Bibliographically approved
Björklund, M. & Thollander, P. (2024). Leveraging the strengths and addressing the challenges of externally employed PhD students. In: Nordic Conference on PhD Supervision (CoPhS): . Paper presented at Nordic Conference on PhD Supervision (CoPhS), Karlstad, Sweden, September 30 - October 2, 2024.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Leveraging the strengths and addressing the challenges of externally employed PhD students
2024 (English)In: Nordic Conference on PhD Supervision (CoPhS), 2024Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
National Category
Pedagogy
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-208497 (URN)
Conference
Nordic Conference on PhD Supervision (CoPhS), Karlstad, Sweden, September 30 - October 2, 2024
Available from: 2024-10-14 Created: 2024-10-14 Last updated: 2024-12-13Bibliographically approved
Gillström, H., Björklund, M. & Stahre, F. (2024). Risk Mitigation Strategies for Improved Resilience in Electrified Freight Systems. In: NOFOMA proceeding: . Paper presented at NOFOMA, 13-14 juni, Stockholm.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Risk Mitigation Strategies for Improved Resilience in Electrified Freight Systems
2024 (English)In: NOFOMA proceeding, 2024Conference paper, Oral presentation only (Other academic)
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-205652 (URN)
Conference
NOFOMA, 13-14 juni, Stockholm
Available from: 2024-06-28 Created: 2024-06-28 Last updated: 2024-09-20Bibliographically approved
Björklund, M., Simm, N. & Gillström, H. (2024). Risker vid övergång till fossilfria godstransporter. In: Plans forsknings och tillämpningskonferens, book of proceedings: . Paper presented at Plan Forsknings och tillämpningskonferens.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Risker vid övergång till fossilfria godstransporter
2024 (Swedish)In: Plans forsknings och tillämpningskonferens, book of proceedings, 2024Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-208499 (URN)
Conference
Plan Forsknings och tillämpningskonferens
Available from: 2024-10-14 Created: 2024-10-14 Last updated: 2024-12-13
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