Highlights A heuristic for hub based platooning with a strong local optimality guarantee. Analysis of different static and dynamic dispatching strategies. Case study using modelled truck route-traces passing through the Elb tunnel. Expected cost savings in the range of 4–5% in the ideal case. The potential is limited if drivers cannot rest while driving in platoons.

    Abstract This paper presents a model for optimising truck platoons formed at a platooning hub. Different planning and dispatching strategies, from static to dynamic, are investigated with respect to profitability and fuel savings across a range of input variables. The problem is solved using a dynamic programming based local search heuristic. As a case study, a virtual platooning hub close to the German Elb Tunnel is examined using data from a large European transport network model. It is concluded that profitability crucially depends on; (i) dynamic outlook and (ii) if chauffeurs are allowed to rest while driving in platoons.


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    Title :

    Hub-based truck platooning: Potentials and profitability


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    Publication date :

    2019-05-09


    Size :

    16 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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