Solutions for Transportnetworks with Electric Advanced Mobility (STEAM)
Holistic and user-centered utilization concepts of vehicles for passenger and freight transportation
Motivation
Mobility is already a significant part of everyday life for many people and will continue to grow in importance. In urban areas, mobility demand is already causing challenges. Considering the increasing demand, new concepts are needed to meet future needs. The combination of passenger and freight transport in urban public transport (ÖPNV) shows promising potential in this regard.
Goal
The STEAM project aims to holistically and user-centrically analyze and design future vehicle usage concepts for both passenger and freight transport. These concepts tap into the potential of utilizing vehicles during off-peak times, leveraging the intersection of individual, public, and freight transport for optimal usage.
Approach
At the start of the project, stakeholders and target groups were analyzed to identify participation opportunities. Workshops and annual events promoted the involvement of key actors and the dissemination of project content. Based on this, data was collected to develop concepts for semi-flexible bus lines and combined operational models for passenger and freight transport. A modular vehicle usage concept was developed in parallel and prototypically tested. In a real-world lab, specific aspects were examined under real conditions. Finally, recommendations for action were derived, and business models were developed.
Results
The project developed a concept for semi-flexible bus lines that integrate both passenger and freight transport. A modular vehicle usage concept was prototypically implemented and tested in a MAN TGE bus. Citizens could experience the concept through VR models, including at the IAA Mobility 2023, and provide feedback. Optimization models were created and tested in simulations to analyze various operational models. A real-world lab in Neuperlach enabled the study of the system under real conditions. The insights gained from this led to practical recommendations and new business models.
Partner
TUM LS Fahrzeugtechnik
TUM LS Verkehrstechnik
TUM LS Operations and Supply Chain Management
BMW Group
MAN Truck & Bus SE
Stadtwerke München GmbH
Stanglmeier Touristik GmbH & Co. KG
