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In his doctoral dissertation, MSc (Tech) Mehdi Jahangir Samet investigated the large-scale adoption of medium- and heavy-duty battery electric trucks (BETs) to decarbonise road freight transport. His research shows that in Finland, BETs can electrify up to 93% of trips with current technology, cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 95% in the long term, and become cost-competitive in many applications when supported by strategic infrastructure and policy measures. These findings are crucial for achieving climate targets and provide practical solutions for policymakers, transport operators, and industry stakeholders. Large-scale BET adoption promises cleaner freight transport, lower emissions, and a sustainable future for logistics.
The doctoral dissertation of civil and infrastructure engineering in the field of transportation systems, titled Large-scale Adoption of Medium- and Heavy-duty Battery Electric Trucks: A Techno-Economic-Environmental Impact Assessment, will be publicly examined at the Faculty of Built Environment at Tampere University on 30 January 2026.
The Opponent will be Associate Professor Jyri Vilko from LUT University. The Custos will be Professor Heikki Liimatainen from the Faculty of Built Environment at Tampere University.