Abstract

AbstractThis paper is written from the perspective of a Swiss OEM which has been active in the small electric vehicle (SEV) market since 1991 and has put over 22,000 SEVs on the road around the world. KYBURZ Switzerland AG identified several important niche markets for SEVs and today sells vehicles to improve the mobility of senior citizens (e.g. KYBURZ Plus), to increase the efficiency of postal and logistics companies (e.g., KYBURZ DXP), and to imbue drivers with passion for electric vehicles (e.g., KYBURZ eRod). Most KYBURZ vehicles are currently homologated in the category L2e, L6e, or L7e. The company has also developed a Fleet Management product which gives its customers detailed insights into the performance of their electric as well as conventionally powered vehicles. Anonymized datasets from this Fleet Management system will be drawn upon in this paper to examine questions regarding their application, i.e., environmental and economic aspects. The unique feature which the authors from KYBURZ bring with this paper is that all their investigations are performed with real data gained from the field experience. The primary focus of this paper is on last-mile mobility services for postal organizations which help to increase efficiency and meet sustainability goals.

Highlights

  • The Swiss OEM KYBURZ offers a Fleet Management product which gives its customers detailed insights into the performance of their electric as well as conventionally powered vehicles

  • How do small electric vehicles (SEVs) compare against incumbents across a variety of environmental performance indicators based on real-world operating data?

  • We propose answers to the questions: How do SEVs compare against incumbents across a variety of environmental performance indicators based on real-world operating data? Do differences exist between different geographic markets for SEVs which should be considered, regarding the electrical grid supply mix?

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Summary

Introduction

1. How do small electric vehicles (SEVs) compare against incumbents across a variety of environmental performance indicators based on real-world operating data?. 2. What advantages do SEVs present considering increasing urbanization and e-commerce, in terms of urban delivery vehicles?. 3. Which economic indicators are decisive for fleet customers when considering the switch to SEVs, with an emphasis on total cost of ownership?. 4. Do differences exist between different geographic markets for SEVs which should be considered, regarding the electrical grid supply mix?. 5. What can be done at the end of life for SEVs which further increase their economic value and reduce the demand for critical raw materials?. 6. How can telematics data from SEVs be effectively collected, anonymized, and analyzed to maximize their impact?

Methods
Environmental Impact and Geography
Urban Space Implications
Commercial Efficiency
Circular Economies
Summary and Conclusions
Findings
Kyburz Switzerland AG
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