Engineering, Energy, Transport AIC

Mykola MYTKO – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Automobiles and Transport Management, Vinnytsia National Technical University, (95 Khmelnytske Shose St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine. e- mail : mytko_83@ukr.net., ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5484-0510).
Serhiy BURLAKA – Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agricultural and Industrial Complex of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sonyachna St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21008, e- mail : ipserhiy@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4079-4867).
Svetlana KRAVETS – Assistant of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agricultural Industry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sunny Street , Vinnytsia , 21008, Ukraine, email: swkravec2017@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0001- 8296-1929).

The article considers modern technologies and innovative approaches to the introduction of cargo bikes - trucks into the system of collection and transportation of solid household waste in urban and suburban conditions. Growing environmental challenges, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restricting the use of traditional vehicles in densely populated areas encourage the search for alternative solutions in the field of municipal logistics. One of the promising areas is the use of cargo cargo bikes - trucks, in particular electrified models, capable of ensuring transportation efficiency with minimal negative impact on the environment.
The article analyzes in detail the technical capabilities of bikes-trucks, their carrying capacity, energy efficiency and the feasibility of integration into the waste management system. A conceptual model of the use of bikes-trucks in urban infrastructure is proposed, taking into account the factors of population density, route length and road network congestion. A comparative analysis of traditional garbage trucks and bikes-trucks is carried out according to the criteria of economy, environmental friendliness and maneuverability.
The results of the research demonstrate that the use of bikes-trucks for transporting solid household waste can reduce CO₂ emissions by 30–50% compared to diesel cars, as well as contribute to reducing noise pollution in cities. In addition, the system has shown effectiveness in areas with narrow streets and traffic restrictions, where traditional transport is of little use. The article also provides recommendations for the development of the infrastructure necessary for the widespread introduction of bikes-trucks, including specialized sites, charging stations and logistics centers.
The proposed approach may be useful for local governments, municipal services, as well as engineers and entrepreneurs involved in the development and implementation of environmentally friendly transport systems. The results obtained contribute to the formation of new trends in the field of "green" urban logistics and the development of sustainable infrastructure.

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