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Electrifying Freight: Modeling the Decision-Making Process for Battery Electric Truck Procurement

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  • Levent Özlü

    (Department of Management Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Turkey)

  • Dilay Çelebi

    (Department of Management Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34469, Turkey
    South-East European Research Centre, 54622 Thessaloniki, Greece
    City College, University of York Europe Campus, 54626 Thessaloniki, Greece)

Abstract

As the transportation industry seeks sustainable alternatives to internal combustion engine trucks (ICET), understanding the dynamics behind battery electric truck (BET) adoption becomes essential. This paper explores the critical factors influencing the procurement decision for BET in the freight transportation sector, employing a novel combination of fuzzy logic and the Delphi method to bridge qualitative assessments and quantitative analysis. Through a comprehensive literature review and expert consultations via the Delphi method, the research identifies the barriers to BET adoption, including initial investment costs, charging infrastructure, and legislative clarity. Fuzzy logic is then applied to model these factors’ impacts on the purchasing decision, translating subjective judgments into a structured analytical framework. This approach enables the assessment of BETs’ viability against ICETs, considering the total cost of ownership (TCO), travel time (TT) ratios, and perceived social benefits. While economic factors primarily drive the purchasing decision, the study reveals that social utility also plays a crucial role. This research contributes to the sustainable transportation literature by offering a detailed model of the decision-making process for BET procurement, providing valuable insights for industry professionals, policymakers, and academics committed to advancing environmentally friendly freight solutions.

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  • Levent Özlü & Dilay Çelebi, 2024. "Electrifying Freight: Modeling the Decision-Making Process for Battery Electric Truck Procurement," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-23, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:9:p:3801-:d:1387083
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