AEROFLEX
16033
From 2017 to 2021
AEROFLEX developed innovative technologies and vehicle concepts for long-distance freight transport, focusing on aerodynamics and safety systems within the Physical Internet. TML evaluated the market potential of these vehicles by collecting and analysing data on heavy road transport in Europe and identifying suitable application areas.
AEROFLEX focused on the development and demonstration of new technologies, concepts, and vehicle architectures for the overall vehicle design of long-distance freight transport. These developments are in the areas of aerodynamics, powertrains, and safety systems. It also looked at flexible and adaptable loading units that can function within the concept of the Physical Internet - open and connected logistics networks in which warehouses, terminals, and transport are shared. The importance of innovative vehicle concepts and infrastructure is especially high here, and linked to this is the design of smart policies regarding infrastructure access for the new generation of trucks, load carriers, and road infrastructure. This project was carried out in the context of the European Technology Platform for Logistics (ALICE) objective to improve efficiency across the logistics chain by 30%.
TML's role was to help estimate the market potential of these innovative vehicles by collecting and analysing quantitative data on heavy road transport in Europe, through sources such as Eurostat, ETISplus, TEN-T Corridor studies, national data, etc. We helped determine the segments in which new vehicle concepts could be used most effectively, being mainly on short(er) routes with high-value goods in high volumes. Also on longer routes, these new vehicle concepts can be used effectively, especially when the connection via other modes is not available or does not meet the shippers' requirements.
AEROFLEX focused on the development and demonstration of new technologies, concepts, and vehicle architectures for the overall vehicle design of long-distance freight transport. These developments are in the areas of aerodynamics, powertrains, and safety systems. It also looked at flexible and adaptable loading units that can function within the concept of the Physical Internet - open and connected logistics networks in which warehouses, terminals, and transport are shared. The importance of innovative vehicle concepts and infrastructure is especially high here, and linked to this is the design of smart policies regarding infrastructure access for the new generation of trucks, load carriers, and road infrastructure. This project was carried out in the context of the European Technology Platform for Logistics (ALICE) objective to improve efficiency across the logistics chain by 30%.
TML's role was to help estimate the market potential of these innovative vehicles by collecting and analysing quantitative data on heavy road transport in Europe, through sources such as Eurostat, ETISplus, TEN-T Corridor studies, national data, etc. We helped determine the segments in which new vehicle concepts could be used most effectively, being mainly on short(er) routes with high-value goods in high volumes. Also on longer routes, these new vehicle concepts can be used effectively, especially when the connection via other modes is not available or does not meet the shippers' requirements.
