Study to analyse the process of switching combustion light vehicles to electric ones for FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) or logistic companies
This project focuses on studying electric vehicles and internal combustion engines and performing a conversion blueprint from ICEV to EV for a light vehicle used by logistics companies or supply chains. Firstly, both types of vehicles were studied with their benefits and disadvantages, and their com...
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| 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 |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/429130 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/429130 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Electric vehicles Feasibility studies Vehicle conversion Internal combustion engine vehicles Environmental implications Carbon footprin Vehicles elèctrics Estudis de viabilitat Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria mecànica::Disseny i construcció de vehicles |
| Sumario: | This project focuses on studying electric vehicles and internal combustion engines and performing a conversion blueprint from ICEV to EV for a light vehicle used by logistics companies or supply chains. Firstly, both types of vehicles were studied with their benefits and disadvantages, and their components were mentioned as each component usage too. Secondly, the methodology was selecting the vehicle first, which was the Fiat Doblo cargo 1.4L for the study as it is one of the most used vehicles by supply chain companies in Egypt. Afterward, the electric components were selected, and each one’s purpose, cost, model name, and manufacturers were mentioned too. Moreover, the steps for disassembly and assembly processes for the conversion were addressed in detail, along with the equipment, time needed, and labor required for this job to be carried out successfully. Moving along with the discussion of the solution that was selected to build the electric Fiat Doblo by using new electric components that are compatible with the vehicle to assure quality and longevity of the lifetime of the vehicle. Afterward, the legal aspects were discussed, mentioning the European laws as a benchmark and reference for the Egyptian law for electric vehicles, which is still not complete as it is under construction nowadays. Moreover, incentives and support from the government were discussed to motivate people and business owners to use electric vehicles instead of the internal combustion engine ones. The feasibility study was carried out based on some assumptions, and factors were analyzed. Three scenarios were used to discuss the feasibility of this project and 3 out of 3 scenarios showed that this project would produce losses if the conversion were done for less than 100 vehicles. On the bright side, if more than 100 vehicles are converted for a supply chain or logistics company, a 20% discount would be applied giving the company a bigger chance to succeed in the three scenarios. In these 3 scenarios, with the 20% discount applied the EV conversion option is winning against the ICEV-keeping option by far which ensures the feasibility of this project under this circumstance. Adding to this, the social and environmental implications all favor the studied solution, as it will provide new jobs in the market, protect the environment, and reduce the carbon footprint of the transportation sector around the globe |
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