Methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations
A methodology was developed to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility concepts for last-mile delivery operations. Electromobility systems consisting of electric vehicles of ten weight classes and four mid-operation charging strategies were synthesized and evaluated using a hypotheti...
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| author | Teoh, Tharsis Kunze, Oliver Teo, Chee-Chong |
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| description | A methodology was developed to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility concepts for last-mile delivery operations. Electromobility systems consisting of electric vehicles of ten weight classes and four mid-operation charging strategies were synthesized and evaluated using a hypothetical grocery outlet replenishment scenario. A system of operational suitability indicators was developed based on the amount of and efficiency of resources needed. The results highlight a strong trade-off between single-charge driving range, payload capacity, and the minimum fleet size needed. If operational performance similar to that of diesel vehicles is to be reached, mid-operation charging could be a reasonable alternative to “simply” having a bigger vehicle battery. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/892912020-03-07T11:43:38Z Methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations Teoh, Tharsis Kunze, Oliver Teo, Chee-Chong School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Urban Logistics Electromobility DRNTU::Engineering::Civil engineering A methodology was developed to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility concepts for last-mile delivery operations. Electromobility systems consisting of electric vehicles of ten weight classes and four mid-operation charging strategies were synthesized and evaluated using a hypothetical grocery outlet replenishment scenario. A system of operational suitability indicators was developed based on the amount of and efficiency of resources needed. The results highlight a strong trade-off between single-charge driving range, payload capacity, and the minimum fleet size needed. If operational performance similar to that of diesel vehicles is to be reached, mid-operation charging could be a reasonable alternative to “simply” having a bigger vehicle battery. NRF (Natl Research Foundation, S’pore) Published version 2018-10-02T06:01:06Z 2019-12-06T17:22:09Z 2018-10-02T06:01:06Z 2019-12-06T17:22:09Z 2016 Journal Article Teoh, T., Kunze, O., & Teo, C.-C. (2016). Methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations. Transportation Research Procedia, 12, 288-300. doi:10.1016/j.trpro.2016.02.066 2352-1465 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/89291 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/46174 10.1016/j.trpro.2016.02.066 en Transportation Research Procedia © 2016 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). 13 p. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Urban Logistics Electromobility DRNTU::Engineering::Civil engineering Teoh, Tharsis Kunze, Oliver Teo, Chee-Chong Methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations |
| title | Methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations |
| title_full | Methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations |
| title_fullStr | Methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations |
| title_short | Methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations |
| title_sort | methodology to evaluate the operational suitability of electromobility systems for urban logistics operations |
| topic | Urban Logistics Electromobility DRNTU::Engineering::Civil engineering |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/89291 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/46174 |
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