Mascha Brost

• German Aerospace Center (DLR)

As part of the European project SHOW (GA No 875530), 3 types of innovative automated vehicles, i.e., a U-Shift, a modular vehicle with an interchangeable capsule, a free-moving FZI-shuttle and a VIF-robotaxi, were deployed at 3 sites in Germany and Austria. Two of the vehicles provided both passenger and cargo transport services. The piloting perio...

Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) have the potential to provide a sustainable mobility solution for daily commuting. LEV encompass a diverse range, from e-bikes to microcars, altogether offering energy-efficient options compared to traditional cars. Despite their environmental benefits, LEV are not much established yet. The work reported here aimed to...

Climate protection goals in transportation can only be achieved with a worldwide change in mobility behavior that is supported by technological progress and changes in vehicle concepts. One contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions may be using small and light electric vehicles (LEVs) instead of cars. LEVs have a favorable ratio of vehicle...

For the transformation of the mobility sector, small and light electric vehicles (LEV) show great promise, owing to their efficiency and low vehicle weight resulting in low energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions per driven kilometer. The presented study focuses on the theoretical potential of substitutability of passenger car trips i...

Der Vortrag zeigt das Potenzial von Elektroleichtfahrzeugen (Light Electric Vehicles - LEV) für den Ersatz von Pkw-Fahrten in Deutschland auf und erläutert das methodische Vorgehen der zugehörigen Analysen.

Light electric vehicles can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing large and heavy vehicles. Emissions decrease for replacement of passenger cars with any type of propulsion, albeit to different extents. In order to quantify the theoretical potential of emission reduction, this study models a scenario in 2030, in which a major modal shift awa...

This presentation summarizes the results of the LEV4Climate Study. Light electric vehicles can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing large and heavy vehicles. Emissions decrease for replacement of passenger cars with any type of propulsion, albeit to different extents. In order to quantify the theoretical potential of emission reduction, thi...

The driverless and electrically powered vehicle concept U-Shift enables a new type of flexibility and efficiency for the mobility of tomorrow by separating the drive unit (driveboard) and transport capsule. In combination with various capsule types, the driveboard is used to transport both people and goods. In a first step, a rollable Mock-up was b...

Potenziale und Risiken von automatisiertem Fahren für die Mobilitätswende Der Verkehrssektor verursacht rund 20 % der Treibhausgasemissionen in Deutschland. Um Klimaschutzziele erreichen zu können, sind in diesem Sektor grundlegende Veränderungen notwendig, die unter dem Begriff Mobilitätswende zusammengefasst werden können. Automatisiertes Fahren...

By separating the drive unit (driveboard) and the transport capsule, the driverless and electrically driven vehicle concept U-Shift enables a new kind of flexibility and efficiency for the mobility of tomorrow. In combination with various types of capsules, the driveboard is used to transport both people or goods. The capsules can be changed quickl...

The lecture gives an overview on Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) and shows their potential to contribute to a more sustainable mobility including an analysis of application potential. Technical aspects, chances and obstacles are described.

The possible applications of small electric vehicles, i.e., electric cargo bikes and three- and four-wheeled L-class vehicles in transport, are discussed, and potential business models are presented. Moreover, transport-related potentials are analyzed. Therefore, we have utilized a multi-method approach: we conducted qualitative interviews with exp...

Small electric vehicles (SEVs) have the potential to contribute to climate protection, efficient land use, and mitigation of air pollution in cities. Even though, they show many benefits that could enhance urban quality of life, they are not yet widely used. In this paper, benefits as well as drawbacks for these vehicles are discussed by combining...

This edited open access book gives a comprehensive overview of small and lightweight electric three- and four-wheel vehicles with an international scope. The present status of small electric vehicle (SEV) technologies, the market situation and main hindering factors for market success as well as options to attain a higher market share including new...

By separating the drive unit (driveboard) and the transport capsule, the driverless and electrically driven vehicle concept U-Shift enables a new kind of flexibility and efficiency for the mobility of tomorrow. In combination with various types of capsules, the driveboard is used to transport both people or goods. The capsules can be changed quickl...

This edited open access book gives a comprehensive overview of small and lightweight electric three- and four-wheel vehicles with an international scope. The present status of small electric vehicle (SEV) technologies, the market situation and main hindering factors for market success as well as options to attain a higher market share including new...

Der Vortrag gibt als Impuls für einen Workshop einen Überblick zur Definition von automatisiertem Fahren und SAE-Level, Datenerfassung und Datenschutz, Chancen und Risiken von fahrerlosem Fahren sowie dem U-Shift Konzept und der begleitenden Bürgerbeteiligung.

Autonomes Fahren könnte in Zukunft den Energieverbrauch durch Straßenverkehr ändern - einerseits auf Fahrzeugebene und andererseits auf Ebene des Verkehrssystems. Der Vortrag gibt einen Überblick zu Einflussfaktoren sowie Chancen und Risiken des fahrerlosen Fahrens bezüglich des Energieverbrauchs.

Improvements in battery technology have resulted in small and light electric vehicles (LEVs) appearing on the market in Europe since 2011—however, their market share is still comparatively low. Low energy requirements and small size can potentially contribute to sustainable mobility in terms of climate protection and reduced local emissions. Our st...

Das fahrerlose und elektrisch angetriebene Fahrzeugkonzept U-Shift ermöglicht durch die Trennung von Antriebseinheit (Driveboard) und Transportkapsel eine neue Art der Flexibilität und Effizienz für die Mobilität von morgen. Das Driveboard dient in Kombination mit verschiedenen Kapseltypen sowohl dem Transport von Personen als auch Gütern. Dabei fu...

The book section provides an overview of possible impacts of connected and automated driving on energy consumption on vehicle level and transport level. It includes a description of the current automation technologies and vehicle concepts and then focuses on literature analysis regarding energy consumption of automated road vehicles as well as tran...

Responding to pressing problems arising from growing urban populations and mass motorization, municipalities need to take action. The resulting conditions include congested cities, poor air quality and quality of life. Providing contextual conditions and thereby increasing the amount of small electric vehicles could help reduce land use and improve...

Sustainability research is frequently tasked with the development of concrete solutions that can be directly applied to socio-environmental problems as such this paper presents and discusses an inter- and transdisciplinary approach to developing and testing a mobility-on-demand-system in a “real world laboratory” set up in Schorndorf, Germany. This...

Im Projekt Reallabor Schorndorf haben drei Verkehrsinstitute des Deutschen Zentrums für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) zusammen mit den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern der Stadt Schorndorf ein bedarfsgerechtes On-demand-Bussystem entwickelt und im Jahr 2018 neun Monate lang vor Ort erprobt. Dabei wurden zwei bestehende innerörtliche Buslinien ersetzt und somit...

Full text: https://www.e-mobilbw.de/fileadmin/media/e-mobilbw/Publikationen/Studien/LEV_e-mobil_BW_Leichtfahrzeug_Studie.pdf Klimaschutz, sich verdichtende Ballungsräume und steigendes Verkehrsaufkommen üben nicht nur in vielen Städten und Kommunen in Deutschland, sondern auch weltweit einen großen Handlungsdruck aus, Verkehr und Mobilität nachha...

Im europaweit einmaligen Forschungsprojekt Reallabor Schorndorf entwickelte ein Team von Expertinnen und Experten aus Wissenschaft und Praxis gemeinsam mit der Zivilgesellschaft ein Bedarfsbussystem. Im Testbetrieb von März bis Dezember 2018 ersetzte das flexible System an den Wochenenden zwei bestehende Busrouten in der Stadt Schorndorf. Im Bedarf...

In the Reallabor Schorndorf research project, which is unique in Europe, a team of experts from science and practice developed an on-demand bus system together with civil society. In test operation from March to December 2018, the flexible system replaced two existing bus routes in the city of Schorndorf on weekends. In on-demand bus operation, pas...

Elektrische Klein- und Leichtfahrzeuge (LEV – Light Electric Vehicle) bieten Potenzial für eine nachhaltige Mobilität, sind jedoch heutzutage kaum verbreitet. Der Beitrag gibt eine Übersicht zu verfügbaren Fahrzeugmodellen, technischen Eigenschaften, rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen der Nutzung und Einsatzmöglichkeiten im Personen- und Wirtschaftsverk...

In the State of Baden-Württemberg, there is a world-leading cluster of automotive production with major manufacturers in the premium segment and major automotive suppliers. By contrast, LEVs are barely in use or as a development or production location. In the study the potential of Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) for the industry in Baden-Württemberg...

Pressing problems such as ever-growing urban populations and mass motorization leave municipalities to take action in order to attain sustainable urban quality. Fostering small electric vehicles could help reduce land consumption and improve air quality. However, there are several obstacles that have to be overcome on local, national and internatio...

In dem Beitrag wird das Projekt "Reallabor Schorndorf" vorgestellt. Der Beitrag fokussiert dabei die Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse die während des 8-monatigen Pilotbetriebs gesammelt wurden. Chancen, Herausforderungen und Erkenntnisse werden reflektiert.

Busfahren ohne Haltestellen, festgelegte Route und festen Fahrplan ‐ der Bus on demand kommt erst dann, wenn man ihn bestellt. Das Reallabor Schorndorf hat das innovative Mobilitätskonzept in der schwäbischen Stadt Schorndorf getestet.

In the real-world-laboratory in Schorndorf, Germany (www.reallabor-schorndorf.de) a demand-responsive bus system has been developed within the last two years. From March until December 2018, this flexible bus system replaces two standard bus lines. As part of a real-world-laboratory approach, the residents of Schorndorf, as well as other relevant s...

This paper presents the partial results of the first phases of the BOOLEAN (Bürgerorientierte Optimierung der Leistungsfähigkeit, Effizienz und Attraktivität im Nahverkehr) research project. The demand-responsive transport and operating systems as well as virtual vehicle concepts are developed in a "real-world laboratory" in Schorndorf. The demand-...

Derzeit gibt es zunehmend Anzeichen für eine Veränderung des städtischen Mobilitätsverhaltens. Der öffentliche Personennahverkehr (ÖPNV), aber auch das Zufußgehen und Fahrradfahren erfreuen sich wachsender Beliebtheit, während die Nutzung des Pkw innerhalb der Stadt zurückgeht, insbesondere bei jungen Menschen (vgl. [1], [2], [3], [4]). Der wachsen...

Within the framework of the project Bürgerorientierte Optimierung der Leistungsfähigkeit, Effizienz und Attraktivität im Nahverkehr (BOOLEAN), demand responsive transport and operating systems as well as vehicle concepts are developed and implemented in a real-world laboratory in Schorndorf. An inter- and transdisciplinary approach integrates persp...

Alternative vehicle drivetrain technologies as used in electric vehicles (EV) are expected to play a major role in future passenger car markets. Yet, there is a lack of knowledge on the benefits or drawbacks. The aim of this paper is to present energy consumption and emission data of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and a plug-in hybrid electric ve...

Small electric vehicles (SEVs) could replace conventional ICE cars in many applications, especially in urban areas and for commuting and shopping, logistics of small goods, for tourism and for elderly people, with a considerable environmental benefit. However the existing small electric vehicles have only limited success when compared to the whole...