Circular business model through conversion to electric

Research Project, 2022 – 2024

Purpose and goal
The project aims to reduce the climate and environmental impact by developing a circular solution to more sustainable transportation through the conversion of used light transport vehicles from diesel to electric. Realized through development of business models for circularity, as well as development of policies and regulations to create incentives and policy instruments that favor conversion and reuse. The goal is to be able to reach net zero emissions by 2030 for larger vehicle fleets, by cost-effectively removing diesel-powered vehicles from the total fleet.

Expected results and effects
We want to be able to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness and environmental benefit of reusing and converting transport vehicles, by establishing new ecosystems to enable large-scale conversion. Furthermore, we want to ensure that policies, regulations and incentives are adapted and introduced to promote cost-effective conversion.

Planned approach and implementation
In the project, Rearq will electrify used diesel vehicles, which are identified using a number of selection criteria, from MatHem´s vehicle fleet. Chalmers will evaluate circular business models through a network of actors to create the conditions to scale up volumes. With the help of Power Circle, the project drives issues linked to policies and regulations that are deemed important to be able to use conversion as a tool for transitioning towards sustainable transportation.