Use of electric vehicles in logistics
Melartin, Matti (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025082524126
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Electric vehicles have been gaining widespread attention worldwide, and widespread interest in sustainability has warranted a need to consider alternative sources of energy for logistics operations.
The purpose of the study was to gain knowledge on the overall impact of electric vehicle use in logistics, more particularly last-mile logistics. The objective was to study existing academic research on the use of electric vehicles in logistics, with a focus on analyzing their impact on sustainable development and safety in last-mile deliveries. The study was conducted in co-operation with Jamk.
The study was conducted as a literature review, as approach of the study was based on literature review. A traditional literature review technique to analyze, interpret and synthesize the findings were used in the study.
The findings revealed both positive and negative impacts of electric vehicle implementation on sustainability and safety in last-mile logistics. Furthermore, artificial intelligence emerged as an area for future advancement, particularly as the sector trends toward increased sustainability and efficiency. The study also identified notable gaps in the existing academic research, underscoring the need for continued investigation in this field.
The purpose of the study was to gain knowledge on the overall impact of electric vehicle use in logistics, more particularly last-mile logistics. The objective was to study existing academic research on the use of electric vehicles in logistics, with a focus on analyzing their impact on sustainable development and safety in last-mile deliveries. The study was conducted in co-operation with Jamk.
The study was conducted as a literature review, as approach of the study was based on literature review. A traditional literature review technique to analyze, interpret and synthesize the findings were used in the study.
The findings revealed both positive and negative impacts of electric vehicle implementation on sustainability and safety in last-mile logistics. Furthermore, artificial intelligence emerged as an area for future advancement, particularly as the sector trends toward increased sustainability and efficiency. The study also identified notable gaps in the existing academic research, underscoring the need for continued investigation in this field.