Background: This paper proposes a conceptual framework for a multifunctional mobility hub (MMH) that co-locates shared e-mobility services, urban logistics, and charging/storage infrastructure within a single site. Aimed at high-density European cities, the MMH model addresses current gaps in both research and practice, where multimodal mobility services, logistics, and energy are rarely planned in an integrated manner. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was applied, including a systematic literature review (PRISMA), expert interviews, case studies, and a stakeholder workshop, to identify synergies across fleet types and operational domains. Results: The analysis reveals key design principles for MMHs, such as interoperable charging, the functional separation of passenger and freight flows, and modular, scalable infrastructure adapted to urban constraints. Conclusions: The MMH serves as a preliminary concept for planning next-generation mobility stations. It offers qualitative insights for urban planners, operators, and policymakers into how multifunctional hubs may support lower emissions, more efficient operations, and shared infrastructure use.
Road freight logistics is one of the most difficult transport segments to decarbonize. In recent years, battery electric trucks and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks have emerged as the most promising alternatives to conventional heavy-duty vehicles. However, their integration cannot be reduced to a question of vehicle substitution, as it depends on a broader system of conditions. This paper aims to identify and structure the system-determining parameters that influence the use of battery electric trucks and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in road freight logistics. To this end, the study applies a systematic literature review, yielding a final sample of 42 publications. The review shows that drive type suitability depends on parameters across four categories: economic, ecological, performance-related, and external. Accordingly, no single factor determines suitability; rather, outcomes emerge from the interaction of multiple conditions. The reviewed literature does not support a universally superior drive technology. Instead, the suitability of battery electric trucks and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks depends on the specific configuration of the surrounding system. The paper thus provides a structured framework for future comparative assessments in sustainable road freight logistics. The study is embedded in the Research Campus Mobility2Grid, which provides a practice-oriented context for assessing alternative drive technologies in relation to fleet, depot, energy, and logistics-system requirements.