AUTOFREIGHT 2 - Efficient Transport Systems for Regional Container Transports

Research Project, 2022 – 2025

Purpose and goal
Develop knowledge and test solutions from other projects, the base is container transport between the port of Gothenburg and the E-commerce center, Viared in Borås. The project, a research platform for demonstrations, tests and validation of various concepts in "real operation". A systems perspective that covers, business models, advanced driver support, connected systems, traffic safety, effects of electric operation, HCT and logistics. Objective: Show how long HCT vehicles can be used in a limited road network through collaboration within technology and logistics.

Expected results and effects
Concrete objective set for the project: Increased number of Containers per HCT vehicle and day: + 30-50% Reduced energy consumption for handling containers in Viared and the port of Gothenburg - 10% Test new technology for axle propulsion in A-double that have been developed in other projects project. Reduced energy consumption in HCT with electric drive on trailers - 10%. Reduced costs for transport of containers between Göteborg-Viared compared to single container -10-20% Reduced time for reversing the A-double with the help of driver support - 20% Time for reversing - 20%

Planned approach and implementation
Work is splited in 5 work packages led by partners AP1 Creation of the transport system, Borås Stad AP2 Driver-support and traffic safety, Chalmers TH AP3 Energy-effective transport, Chalmers TH AP4,Test vehicles - development, operation and follow-up, Volvo Technology AP5, Project management & dissemination of results, Volvo Technology Meetings with all partners & AP meetings will be held. Responsible: Volvo Technology AB, others: Chalmers, Borås Stad, VTI, GDL, VBG, Ellos, Kerry, the Swedish Transport Administration, NetOnNet, ÅF Industry, Fristads, Goodyear & Budbolaget.