A comparative study of zero emission technologies for freight transport in Europe

This thesis evaluates and compares the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of diesel, battery electric (BEV), and hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) trucks for long-haul logistics in the Netherlands. It aims to identify which technology offers the most viable path toward decarbonisation under current and future co...

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Autor: Farrés Mira, Álvaro
Tipo de recurso: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
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Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Freight and freightage
Renewable energy sources
Greenhouse gas mitigation
Transport de mercaderies
Energies renovables
Gasos d'efecte hivernacle -- Mitigació
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies
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spelling A comparative study of zero emission technologies for freight transport in EuropeFarrés Mira, ÁlvaroFreight and freightageRenewable energy sourcesGreenhouse gas mitigationTransport de mercaderiesEnergies renovablesGasos d'efecte hivernacle -- MitigacióÀrees temàtiques de la UPC::EnergiesThis thesis evaluates and compares the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of diesel, battery electric (BEV), and hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) trucks for long-haul logistics in the Netherlands. It aims to identify which technology offers the most viable path toward decarbonisation under current and future conditions. A case study based on a 500 km milkrun is used to represent a typical logistics route, and the analysis considers a range of cost components including vehicle purchase, energy use, maintenance, infrastructure, downtime, and policy impacts. The approach models both present-day and projected 2030 scenarios, incorporating expected changes in technology costs, energy prices, and infrastructure developments. The assessment also considers the broader context of the European hydrogen market and policy environment, which influence fuel availability and long-term feasibility. Findings show that diesel remains the cheapest option in the short term, but battery electric trucks become the most cost-effective by 2030. Hydrogen fuel cell trucks see significant improvement but remain less competitive than BEVs. Policy measures such as environmental penalties and incentives play a key role in shaping cost outcomes. The study concludes that BEVs are the most promising zero-emission solution for long-haul logistics in the Netherlands by 2030, while hydrogen may serve as a complementary option for specific use cases. The results offer practical guidance for decision-makers involved in fleet planning, infrastructure development, and transport policy.Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaMedina Iglesias, Vicente César de20252025-04-0120252025-06-17master thesishttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_bdccNAhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_be7fb7dd8ff6fe43info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesisapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2117/431879reponame:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPCinstname:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)Inglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/4318792026-05-27T15:37:01Z
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title A comparative study of zero emission technologies for freight transport in Europe
spellingShingle A comparative study of zero emission technologies for freight transport in Europe
Farrés Mira, Álvaro
Freight and freightage
Renewable energy sources
Greenhouse gas mitigation
Transport de mercaderies
Energies renovables
Gasos d'efecte hivernacle -- Mitigació
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies
title_short A comparative study of zero emission technologies for freight transport in Europe
title_full A comparative study of zero emission technologies for freight transport in Europe
title_fullStr A comparative study of zero emission technologies for freight transport in Europe
title_full_unstemmed A comparative study of zero emission technologies for freight transport in Europe
title_sort A comparative study of zero emission technologies for freight transport in Europe
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Farrés Mira, Álvaro
author Farrés Mira, Álvaro
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Freight and freightage
Renewable energy sources
Greenhouse gas mitigation
Transport de mercaderies
Energies renovables
Gasos d'efecte hivernacle -- Mitigació
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies
topic Freight and freightage
Renewable energy sources
Greenhouse gas mitigation
Transport de mercaderies
Energies renovables
Gasos d'efecte hivernacle -- Mitigació
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies
description This thesis evaluates and compares the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of diesel, battery electric (BEV), and hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) trucks for long-haul logistics in the Netherlands. It aims to identify which technology offers the most viable path toward decarbonisation under current and future conditions. A case study based on a 500 km milkrun is used to represent a typical logistics route, and the analysis considers a range of cost components including vehicle purchase, energy use, maintenance, infrastructure, downtime, and policy impacts. The approach models both present-day and projected 2030 scenarios, incorporating expected changes in technology costs, energy prices, and infrastructure developments. The assessment also considers the broader context of the European hydrogen market and policy environment, which influence fuel availability and long-term feasibility. Findings show that diesel remains the cheapest option in the short term, but battery electric trucks become the most cost-effective by 2030. Hydrogen fuel cell trucks see significant improvement but remain less competitive than BEVs. Policy measures such as environmental penalties and incentives play a key role in shaping cost outcomes. The study concludes that BEVs are the most promising zero-emission solution for long-haul logistics in the Netherlands by 2030, while hydrogen may serve as a complementary option for specific use cases. The results offer practical guidance for decision-makers involved in fleet planning, infrastructure development, and transport policy.
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