Integrated technical process-based charging management concept for e-car logistics
Duration: May 2021 to September 2022
Funding: HessenAgentur im Rahmen der Maßnahme „Förderung der Elektromobilität“
Project partners: Hochschule RheinMain, Frankenbach Automobil Logistik GmbH
Associated partner: DB Cargo Logistics
Head of project: Gesamtprojekt: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Rusche
Frankfurt UAS: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benjamin Bierwirth
The automotive industry is in a state of upheaval. Stricter emission regulations are leading to an ever-increasing range of vehicles with alternative drive systems. Until now, research for electromobility has focused on component development or the creation of charging infrastructure for end customers. However, with increasing sales of e-vehicles and, at the same time, increasingly global production, there is also a need for optimized logistics that take into account the specific characteristics of the vehicles (with battery or fuel cell). Incorrect handling can lead to functional impairment or even endanger employees, but in any case to disruptions in operations.
The aim of the project eCARe is to redefine the processes in distribution and also for fleet operators of e-vehicles. The handling and, in particular, the charging management concepts must be process-safe and efficient in order to ensure optimal availability of the vehicles during transshipment.
