Optimization of route choice, speeds and stops in time varying networks for fuel effic ient truck journeys

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  • David Watling Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds
  • Richard Connors Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds
  • David Milne Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds
  • Haibo Chen Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds

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https://doi.org/10.18757/ejtir.2019.19.4.4281

Abstract

A method is presented for the real-time optimal control of the journey of a truck, travelling between a pair of pick-up/drop-off locations in a time-varying traffic network, in order to reduce fuel consumption. The method, when applied during the journey, encapsulates the choice of route, choice of speeds on the links, and choice of stop locations/durations; when applied pre-trip, it additionally incorporates choice of departure time. The problem is formulated by using a modified form of space-time extended network, in such a way that a shortest path in this network corresponds to an optimal choice of not only route, stops and (when relevant) departure time, but also of speeds. A series of simple illustrative examples are presented to illustrate the formulation. Finally, the method is applied to a realistic-size case study.

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2019-12-11

How to Cite

Watling, D., Connors, R., Milne, D., & Chen, H. (2019). Optimization of route choice, speeds and stops in time varying networks for fuel effic ient truck journeys. European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research, 19(4). https://doi.org/10.18757/ejtir.2019.19.4.4281

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Research articles