Electra
Within Electra, we work to electrify transport to and from construction sites. With a focus on a systems perspective, the project adds an important piece of the puzzle for the construction industry to become electrified and more sustainable, while at the same time benefiting the environment and citizens in the form of lower emissions and noise.
A significant and resource-intensive part of the construction process consists of transports to and from construction sites. Transport and excavation work in the construction sector make up about 10–15 percent of the entire transport sector's emissions, or up to 4–5 percent of Sweden's total CO2 emissions. In relation to the buildings' climate impact and energy use, transport during the construction phase is often a forgotten environmental issue.
The rollout of electric trucks on the market is underway and the construction industry is preparing for a change. So far, only an insignificant proportion of construction transport is done with the help of electric trucks and it is of great importance to increase knowledge and gain an understanding of how they can be applied in different environments as well as the impact and requirements of electrification from a societal system and construction process perspective.
Within the Electra project, several different actors have been working to increase knowledge about the system changes required in urban environments based on the introduction of coordinated planning and optimization of electrified transport vehicles in the construction industry, as well as to identify new conditions and business models that the transition will require.
Final conference
On September 19 2023 a final conference for Electra and Electric Worksite was held. Take part of the presentations here. (In Swedish)
Project period
2022-2023
Partners
Lindholmen Science Park, Johanneberg Science Park, Linköping Universitet, Volvo Technology, Volvo Lastvagnar Sverige, Ecoloop, Göteborg Stad Trafikkontoret, NCC Sverige, Kubicom, ABT Bolagen, GLC Göteborgs Lastbilcentral, Förvaltnings AB Framtiden and Akademiska Hus
Funding
The project is funded by FFI, Strategic Vehicle Research and Innovation.
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