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1. 1. Customizable Contraction Hierarchies for Mixed Fleet Vehicle Routing : Fast weight customization when not adhering to triangle inequality

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Martin Larsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Contraction Hierarchies; Customizable Contraction Hierarchies; Vehicle Routing Problem; Battery Electric Vehicles; Mixed Fleet; Kontraktionshierarkier; Anpassningsbara Kontraktionshierarkier; Ruttplanering; Batteridrivna elfordon; Blandad fordonsflotta;

   Abstract : As the transport industry shifts towards Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) the need for accurate route planning rises. BEVs have reduced range compared to traditional fuel based vehicles, and the range can vary greatly depending on ambient conditions and vehicle load. READ MORE

3. 2. When is Electric Freight Cost Competitive? : Computational modeling and simulation of total cost of ownership for electric truck fleets

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Anton Zackrisson; [2023]
   Keywords : electric freight; battery-electric trucks; total cost of ownership; decision making under deep uncertainty DMDU ; cost-competitiveness; exploratory modeling and analysis EMA ; EMA workbench; quasi-Monte Carlo method; VRP; EVRP; elektrifiering; godstransport; elektriska lastbilar; total ägandekostnad; kostnadskonkurrenskraft; ruttoptimering;

   Abstract : Battery electric trucks (BETs) offer environmental benefits in terms of reduced carbon emissions and enhanced energy efficiency but have been challenged with economic viability compared to conventional internal combustion engine trucks (ICETs) caused by substantial acquisition costs, limited charging infrastructure, and concerns regarding range and payload capacity.  Previous studies focus on TCO at the vehicle or policy level but overlook the system and firm-level impacts. READ MORE

4. 3. Development of heat recovery solution for heavy duty truck cabs to improve energy efficiency.

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Exekiel Aurelio; Rahul Acharya Rathnakar; [2022]
   Keywords : air-to-air heat recovery; air-to-liquid heat recovery; integrated thermal management system; heat wheel; heat pump; battery electric vehicle; battery electric trucks; energy savings.; luft-till-luft värmeåtervinning; luft-till-vätska värmeåtervinning; integrerat värmehanteringssystem; värmehjul; värmepump; batterielektriskt fordon; batterielektriska lastbilar; energibesparingar.;

   Abstract : The recent climate actions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have set the stage for decarbonizing the transportation sector through electrification, which has led to a surge in the deployment of battery electric vehicles (BEV). Trucks are no exception, which has led automakers to shift their focus toward producing Battery Electric Trucks (BET). READ MORE

5. 4. Capital and Operational Cost Evaluation of Selected Powertrain configurations in Heavy-duty Fuel Cell Trucks

   University essay from KTH/Fordonsdynamik

   Author : Shenoy Vivek Venkatesh; [2021]
   Keywords : Heavy long haulage trucks; Total Cost of Ownership TCO ; Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle FCEV ; Battery Electric Vehicle BEV ; Tunga lastbilar; total ägandekostnad TCO ; elfordon med bränsleceller FCEV ; batterielektriska fordon BEV ;

   Abstract : The automotive and heavy-duty trucking industries are heading towards research and development of alternative powertrain solutions to meet the United Nations sustainability goals and cleaner solutions to aid climate change actions. This thesis project aligns with the vision of finding greener and sustainable modes of transport in the heavy long haulage trucking industry. READ MORE

6. 5. Analysis of the energy consumption of the powertrain and the auxiliary systems for battery-electric trucks

   University essay from KTH/Fordonsdynamik

   Author : Guanqiao Song; [2020]
   Keywords : Battery-electric truck; Energy consumption analysis; Battery loss; PT1 battery model; Power Take Off; Sankey diagram; Direct-Current charging; Batterielektrisk lastbil; Energiförbrukningsanalys; Batteriförlust; PT1 batterimodell; Power Take Off; Sankey diagram; Direct-Current charging;

   Abstract : The electrification of the truck is crucial to meet the strategic vision of the European Union (EU) to contribute to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for all sectors of the economy and society. The battery-electric truck is very efficient to reduce the emissions and has also a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) compared to diesel trucks. READ MORE