Prerequisites for electric 98-ton vehicle combination

Purpose and goal:

In this project, we intended to investigate the logistical, business and legal conditions for transporting wood chips on behalf of Söderenergi between their railway terminal in Nykvarn and CHP Igelstaverket in Södertälje using a battery-powered 98 ton vehicle combination. The study highlights the conditions for a range of actors to contribute to the electrification of this transport.

It shows what is required to create sufficiently favorable conditions for a range of key actors to contribute to electrification and thus create a sustainable business ecosystem. Expected results and effects:

We expect that the results from this study can be the basis for planning and decisions regarding business models linked to enabling the electrification of the studied transport, as well as other similar transports. The most important contribution to support practical implementation is a broad view of how different business models are connected and how to ensure that each key role becomes attractive enough for an actor to shoulder it, so that this role does not become a bottleneck that holds back growth of a new functioning business ecosystem.

Approach and implementation:

The analysis is based on four data types: 1) workshop with those that are affected and can contribute to the electrification of transportation, in particular of Söderenergi´s transports; 2) Interviews with key persons connected to Söderenergi´s electrification investment or who may have a significant role in the long run; 3) observations of Söderenergi´s facilities (the railway terminal in Nykvarn and Igelstaverket) with focus on current logistic arrangements and possible charging points; 4) reports and research material regarding the electrification of heavy road transport.