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New technologies and autonomous vehicles for urban goods distribution

In: Handbook on City Logistics and Urban Freight

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  • Daniela Paddeu

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New technologies and automated systems are emerging as possible strategies to maximise the efficiency of urban logistics, while reducing negative externalities due to deliveries in urban areas. However, despite the high potential and enthusiasm towards future innovative alternatives, there are substantial research gaps regarding their actual effectiveness in terms of safety and operational performance. Furthermore, a successful implementation in the short- to medium-term might be prevented by a series of barriers, such as the lack of policies, regulations, and public acceptance. This chapter presents a critical review of different technologies and case studies, including theoretical frameworks, trials, and worldwide applications, highlighting advantages and disadvantages of the use of new technologies and autonomous vehicles for urban goods distribution.

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  • Daniela Paddeu, 2023. "New technologies and autonomous vehicles for urban goods distribution," Chapters, in: Edoardo Marcucci & Valerio Gatta & Michela Le Pira (ed.), Handbook on City Logistics and Urban Freight, chapter 22, pages 444-461, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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