Technological breakthrough in the world of trucks : electric and hydrogen trucks
Tsernjakov, Anton (2022)
Tsernjakov, Anton
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202205097919
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202205097919
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The purpose of this thesis was to identify what a transportation company should know about alternative drivelines and how they can be ready for the changes in the trucking market. The study focused on hydrogen and battery-powered drivelines – as they are the most competitive and completed technologies, and the availability of the Finnish market for these technologies.
Data for this thesis were collected from internet sources, academic literature, and professional journals. This data were collected to gain insight into the available alternative technologies in the market and the current situation of electric and hydrogen trucks. For the empirical part, data was collected by semi-structured interviews with industry insiders who represent a truck manufacturer and a case company.
The result of this thesis was that already in 2024 electric and hydrogen trucks will be available for both local and intercity transportation. It was identified that hydrogen and electric trucks are more efficient than diesel trucks but they need more investment. Finnish infrastructure is not ready yet for electric and hydrogen trucks. However, it is expected that in 10 year-time the situation will be improved in a positive direction.
The thesis provides a case company with tips to help facilitate the transition to alternative drivelines.
Data for this thesis were collected from internet sources, academic literature, and professional journals. This data were collected to gain insight into the available alternative technologies in the market and the current situation of electric and hydrogen trucks. For the empirical part, data was collected by semi-structured interviews with industry insiders who represent a truck manufacturer and a case company.
The result of this thesis was that already in 2024 electric and hydrogen trucks will be available for both local and intercity transportation. It was identified that hydrogen and electric trucks are more efficient than diesel trucks but they need more investment. Finnish infrastructure is not ready yet for electric and hydrogen trucks. However, it is expected that in 10 year-time the situation will be improved in a positive direction.
The thesis provides a case company with tips to help facilitate the transition to alternative drivelines.