Revolutionizing logistics: the road to electrifying goods transport vehicles in India

The electrification of goods transport vehicles has emerged as a crucial solution for the environmental and economic issues associated with traditional transportation systems. Progress in battery technology has significantly improved the feasibility of electrifying goods transport vehicles. Nonethe...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ganesh Sankaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Tecnologica de Bolivar 2025-02-01
Series:TESEA, Transactions on Energy Systems and Engineering Applications
Subjects:
Online Access:https://192.168.6.36/tesea/article/view/700
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The electrification of goods transport vehicles has emerged as a crucial solution for the environmental and economic issues associated with traditional transportation systems. Progress in battery technology has significantly improved the feasibility of electrifying goods transport vehicles. Nonetheless, there are notable challenges that need to be addressed, including limited charging infrastructure, limited range, and high upfront costs, which serve as significant barriers to widespread electrification adoption in India. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the status of electrification in goods transport vehicles, emphasizing the environmental benefits, technological advancements, existing challenges, and possible solutions in the Indian Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) segment.
ISSN:2745-0120