The Market of Ground Electric Transport and Prospects for Its Development (For the Purposes of an Electric Transport Platform)

Abstract

Aim. The presented study aims to provide an overview of the ground electric transport market and to identify major trends and prospects for its development.Tasks. The authors examine the specific aspects of the domestic ground electric transport market; determine the state and development trends of the global market; formulate the market’s features that determine its state and directions of development.Methods. This study uses the methods of comparative and retrospective analysis, cross-country comparison, systems approach, and expert analytics. Results. The study reveals the features of the development of ground electric transport in Russia. The authors develop a system of factors that affect the development of ground electric transport in Russia, describe the major problems of this industry, and propose solutions. The results of this study can be used in the development (adjustment) of strategies for ground electric transport development in Russia both at the industrial and corporate level, and in the implementation of the national policy in this field.Conclusions. It is shown that ground electric transport is a relatively new segment of commercial vehicles in Russia. Therefore, the management of its development should rely on foreign experience. In many countries, ground electric transport is a separate industry specializing in providing transport services to a wide range of corporate clients and/or individuals.