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Modeling the Sustainability of Commercial Vehicle Technologies

项目名称：	Modeling the Sustainability of Commercial Vehicle Technologies
摘要：	The integration of more sustainable vehicles in goods distribution and service delivery depends on a number of factors related to vehicle costs, technology, infrastructure, energy sources, and financial incentives (Feng and Figliozzi, 2012). Energy cost fluctuations and the rapid evolution of vehicle types and engine technologies creates a highly uncertain environment. Problems and issues faced by policymakers, transportation planners, and private companies are rapidly evolving over time. In addition, new vehicle technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones have the potential to disrupt last mile deliveries and supply chains. The comparison of conventional diesel vehicles and cleaner vehicles is not straightforward because there are substantial trade-offs regarding vehicles costs, payload, range, and supporting infrastructure. The comparison is even more complex regarding UAVs since this is a new vehicle type and technology. There is scant or no research that addresses the fundamental environmental, logistics and cost trade-offs associated with the widespread adoption of UAVs for last mile deliveries. The main goal of this project is to develop robust tools and models to analyze UAVs environmental, logistical, and cost tradeoffs. More specifically, the research project will: (1) review and analyze key UAV characteristics, limitations, and capabilities, (2) model and compare UAV and conventional ground vehicle lifecycle emissions and sustainability aspects, (3) model and compare UAV operational and long-term costs, and (4) analyze the potential impacts of widespread UAV adoption on freight planning models and tools.
状态：	Completed
资金：	130000
资助组织：	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
管理组织：	Freight Mobility Research Institute
项目负责人：	Stearns, Amy
执行机构：	Portland State University
主要研究人员：	Figliozzi, Miguel
开始时间：	20161130
预计完成日期：	20181129
实际结束时间：	0