An Analysis on Shared Charging Hubs for Eco-Friendly Vehicles in Urban Logistics
By: A. Comi, I. Idone, E. Marcucci, V. Gatta, R. Erriu, B.S. Balla, G. Napoli, S. Micari, M. Di Gangi, A. Donato, O.M. Belcore and A. Polimeni
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/logi-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2336-3037
Language: English
Page range: 56 - 67
Submitted on: Jun 25, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 26, 2026
Published on: Jun 2, 2026
Published by: Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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