Charge-discharge coupling strategy for dispatching problems with electric tractors at airports

Danwen Bao, Ziqian Zhang and Di Kang

Journal of Air Transport Management, 2025, vol. 124, issue C

Abstract: Airports worldwide are actively promoting the transition of ground service vehicles from traditional fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. The key to the successful implementation of this transition lies in the development of efficient electric vehicle dispatching models that comprehensively consider the charge-discharge processes of electric vehicles. However, due to the nonlinear characteristics of charge-discharge processes, finding precise solutions poses a significant challenge. Previous researchers have often used traditional energy consumption models and constant charging rates to simplify calculations, but this has resulted in inaccurate estimates of the remaining battery charge level. Furthermore, the lack of diverse pacing and charging strategies for airport ground service vehicles necessitates more adaptable solutions to enhance operational efficiency. To address these challenges, this paper uses airport electric tractors as a case study, develops an accurate model that takes into account the start-stop process and a piecewise linear charging function, designs an improved genetic algorithm that incorporates a greedy algorithm and an adaptive strategy, and develops charge-discharge coupling strategies for different configuration scenarios at Nanjing Lukou Airport to meet current and future needs. The research results indicate that compared to traditional genetic algorithms, the proposed improved genetic algorithm significantly enhances solution accuracy and convergence speed. Additionally, with the increase in flight scale, airports can appropriately enhance their charging strategies; airports with dispersed aircraft stands should devise higher pacing strategies compared to those with dense aircraft stands.

Keywords: Energy consumption model; Piecewise linear charging function; Charge-discharge coupling strategy; Vehicle routing problem; Genetic algorithm (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2024.102733

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