The ERA project Energy Transition in Rental aims to facilitate the shift from fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy sources within the rental industry.
The study involved a comprehensive literature review, interviews with key industry stakeholders, and surveys conducted with rental companies and OEMs.
This report identifies and analyzes low-carbon solutions per equipment type and use case. Key energy transition drivers, barriers, and shifts in customer value proposition are presented.
The following alternatives to fossil fuels listed are evaluated: battery electric; hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and biodiesel; hydrogen (fuel cells and internal combustion engines), with electric batteries and HVO being identified as having the highest potential to reduce fossil fuel consumption in the equipment sector.
The report describes specifics of various use cases and identifies key energy transition challenges. It also provides recommendations for action on industry level for harmonization of charging infrastructure as well as for energy related consideration of the total cost of ownership.
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