Research areas
Research is a central part of E-Charge. Through selected research areas, we develop models and results to describe and simulate the effects of how an electrification scale-up of long-distance heavy truck transport might look.
The goal is to research all relevant areas related to the challenges of the project; from the vehicle's energy consumption, through the sizing of chargers and charging stations, to the impact on the electricity grid and how the logistics system is affected. The system's cost-effectiveness is also studied, and the project includes describing which policy and regulatory changes are necessary or desirable to enable a transition.
The academic research is conducted by SEC, Swedish Electromobility Centre, through Chalmers, Linköping University, Lund University, and Uppsala University. Vattenfall contributes knowledge about the electricity grid and as an energy company.
The project aligns with the EU's goals to reduce carbon emissions from heavy, long-distance transport and relates to the development of European TEN-T.
Our research areas are:
Why research is important
Research is important for the development and the project's stakeholders, and here various project partners share their perspectives on why research is vital for E-Charge.
Our research areas
Effects on the logistics system
In this area, we examine how changes in the system can impact the costs and benefits of electric trucks.
Charging infrastructure
Simulation of the Swedish long-distance transport system to determine the appropriate charging infrastructure.
Power grid impact
In the E-Charge project, the impact on the power grid of charging at high power levels is being explored—especially in the context of scaling up MCS charging infrastructure.
Energy consumption of trucks
Here, the energy consumption of trucks is examined and how it is affected by various factors—which can provide important insights for logistics planning and battery size.
Battery sizing
Here, we model how battery lifespan is affected by charging methods, including factors such as depth of discharge and charging power. Investigations are also conducted related to the techno-economic sizing of the battery to achieve a cost-effective system.
Policy
What is required to scale up electrification, and how do we make it sustainable? Here, policy measures are examined, and knowledge is built on what could become important policy areas for the electrification of heavy transport in the future.
