The first chapter of the herewith diploma work introduces a more detailed description of electric cars. We will take a look at the evolution of electric cars, their production and actual use along with their key structural components. Moreover, we will also focus on the properties of the electric vehicle batteries. A detailed insight into intermodal car transport will follow. First of all, we will talk about the classic intermodal car transport based on Ro-Ro transhipment technology. Then we will examine the sea, rail and road freight transport to conclude by introducing the fastest and undoubtedly the most expensive one – the air freight. This will be followed by a detailed presentation of the intermodal transport of cars in maritime ISO containers, including its advantages and disadvantages, still focusing on the car transport technology, and preparation for container car shipping. Next, our attention will be turned to the intermodal transport of e-cars, by later including both the technological procedures and specifics, as well as the risks and issues, related to the transport. Finally, we will take a closer look into car handling in the Port of Koper and future developments in the field of intermodal transport of electric cars.
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