Framework for the Sustainable Modeling of Electric Truck Fleet Usage

Irina Yatskiv (Jackiva) (), Jurijs Tolujevs and Vladimirs Petrovs
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Irina Yatskiv (Jackiva): Engineering Faculty, Transport and Telecommunication Institute, Lauvas 2, LV-1019 Riga, Latvia
Jurijs Tolujevs: Engineering Faculty, Transport and Telecommunication Institute, Lauvas 2, LV-1019 Riga, Latvia
Vladimirs Petrovs: Engineering Faculty, Transport and Telecommunication Institute, Lauvas 2, LV-1019 Riga, Latvia

Logistics, 2024, vol. 8, issue 4, 1-17

Abstract: Background: As road transport companies increasingly integrate electric trucks (eTrucks) into urban fleets, evaluating their performance in real-world conditions is essential for effective fleet management and infrastructure planning. Methods: This study introduces TraPodSim, a simulation system designed to assess the key performance indicators (KPIs) of eTrucks and other vehicle types. Using real geographic data, transportation routes, and technical vehicle specifications, the system simulates daily operations under user-defined conditions. Results : TraPodSim produces 20 physical indicators, providing detailed insights into the daily performance of each vehicle in the fleet. These indicators help evaluate fleet efficiency, energy consumption, and overall operational effectiveness. Conclusions : TraPodSim offers transport companies a valuable tool for optimizing fleet configurations and analyzing the use of private or public battery-charging stations, enabling the efficient integration of eTrucks into existing transportation networks.

Keywords: electric trucks; fleet modeling; multi-agent simulation; sustainable modeling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L8 L80 L81 L86 L87 L9 L90 L91 L92 L93 L98 L99 M1 M10 M11 M16 M19 R4 R40 R41 R49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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