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CargoTube is a low-pressure tube transport (LPTT) solution aimed at zero-emission high-speed transport. In order to prove the feasibility of the solution a use case is investigated which should connect a LSP with an automotive plant. The Horizon 2020 project ePIcenter has defined the demonstrator in a cooperation project of multiple partners with different expertise in terms of hyperloop technology, simulation and analysis of the impact. To support an investment decision, an analysis is planned that will investigate the environmental and economic impact of the CargoTube system in comparison to the current truck-based connection. In order to evaluate the impact of the LPTT CargoTube connection, a Life Cycle Performance Assessment (LCPA) is carried out. It compares one or more future scenarios against a baseline scenario representing common practice. In the context of the CargoTube demonstrator, the analysis concentrates on a subset of available KPIs. The financial aspects are mainly covered by CAPEX, OPEX and NPV, while the environmental impact is represented by the GWP (Global Warming Potential) measured as CO2 equivalent. The paper will show the results of the analysis and the conclusions to be drawn for the demonstrator implementation.

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Comparing the Environmental and Economic Impact of the CargoTube System with Road-Based Transport

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Stephan Wurst,
  • Lukas Eschment,
  • Thomas Schüning,
  • Thomas Nobel,
  • Heiko Duin,
  • Walter Neu

摘要

CargoTube is a low-pressure tube transport (LPTT) solution aimed at zero-emission high-speed transport. In order to prove the feasibility of the solution a use case is investigated which should connect a LSP with an automotive plant. The Horizon 2020 project ePIcenter has defined the demonstrator in a cooperation project of multiple partners with different expertise in terms of hyperloop technology, simulation and analysis of the impact. To support an investment decision, an analysis is planned that will investigate the environmental and economic impact of the CargoTube system in comparison to the current truck-based connection. In order to evaluate the impact of the LPTT CargoTube connection, a Life Cycle Performance Assessment (LCPA) is carried out. It compares one or more future scenarios against a baseline scenario representing common practice. In the context of the CargoTube demonstrator, the analysis concentrates on a subset of available KPIs. The financial aspects are mainly covered by CAPEX, OPEX and NPV, while the environmental impact is represented by the GWP (Global Warming Potential) measured as CO2 equivalent. The paper will show the results of the analysis and the conclusions to be drawn for the demonstrator implementation.