Voltage vs. Horsepower: Comparing Heavy Vehicle Performance through Simulation
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Projektarbete, avancerad nivå
Project Report, advanced level
Project Report, advanced level
Program
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2024
Författare
Kamat, Ganapati Girish
Ahmadi, Hadi
Rajput, Maulik Rakesh
Adiga Nagaraj, Pavan Kumar
Yousefi, Wahid
Perfetti, Lorenzo
Modellbyggare
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Sammanfattning
Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector are a major global concern,
with the sector being one of the largest contributors. Improving energy efficiency within
transportation systems is critical to mitigating these emissions. One promising solution is
the introduction of Long Combination Vehicles (LCVs), which enhance logistical efficiency
by increasing load-carrying capacity. By reducing the number of vehicles required to
transport the same amount of cargo, LCVs contribute to lower emissions and promote
more sustainable transportation.
This project investigates the energy consumption of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
used for daily freight transport between Gothenburg Harbor and Viared. The LCV used
for this operation is an A-double combination vehicle. The study employs a Forward
Simulation modeling approach, accounting for environmental factors, driver behavior,
and vehicle performance. It examines the energy cost and efficiency of this daily trip,
as well as the vehicle’s long-term operation over the course of a year. The analysis
also explores how many trips can be completed and the total energy required for this
operation.
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Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) , Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) , Forward Simulation , Modeling