A Methodology to Evaluate the Competitiveness of Electric Delivery Trucks
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The authors would like to thank OTREC, Portland State University Faculty Enhancement Grant, and the FHWA Universities and Grants Program for funding this research
Published In
Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
Document Type
Citation
Publication Date
1-2013
Subjects
Urban deliveries, Commercial electric vehicles, Logistical constraints, Real-world speed profiles
Abstract
This paper examines the competitiveness of the latest generation of electric delivery trucks. A new model that integrates routing constraints, speed profiles, energy consumption, and vehicle ownership costs is developed. The model is applied to the study the competitiveness of three commercial vehicles: a widely available conventional diesel truck and two brands of electric trucks. Scenarios and breakeven points are calculated and analyzed for a large number parameter combination. The results show that route feasibility, minimum fleet size, distance traveled, battery life, purchase costs, and planning horizon are among the most significant factors affecting commercial electric vehicle competitiveness.
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DOI
10.1016/j.tre.2012.07.003
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Citation Details
Brian A. Davis, Miguel A. Figliozzi, A methodology to evaluate the competitiveness of electric delivery trucks, Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Volume 49, Issue 1, January 2013, Pages 8-23.
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