Zero-emission commercial vehicles - A closer look on economic and ecological aspects

摘要

Political efforts to decarbonize the vehicle fleet so far focus on cars, busses and delivery trucks. However, there is a considerable number of commercial vehicles like construction machines, agricultural vehicles and various special-purpose vehicles, that contribute significantly to GHG emissions as they are nearly 100% diesel-powered. In this study, the regulatory framework and the economic as well as the ecological relevance of the different commercial vehicle segments are assessed. For five selected commercial vehicles, the total cost of ownership and the life-cycle impact of zero-emission drivetrains are analysed in comparison to conventional diesel engines.