An Integrated Optimisation-Simulation Framework for Scalable Smart Charging and Relocation of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles
Ride-hailing with autonomous electric vehicles and shared autonomous electric vehicle (SAEV) systems are expected to become widely used within this decade. These electrified vehicles can be key enablers of the shift to intermittent renewable energy by providing electricity storage to the grid and of...
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doaj-f554900e8fe843cda8107eb435ff99122021-07-01T00:32:37ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-06-01143633363310.3390/en14123633An Integrated Optimisation-Simulation Framework for Scalable Smart Charging and Relocation of Shared Autonomous Electric VehiclesRiccardo Iacobucci0Raffaele Bruno1Jan-Dirk Schmöcker2Department of Urban Management, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto 615-8246, JapanIstituto di Informatica e Telematica (IIT), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), 56124 Pisa, ItalyDepartment of Urban Management, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto 615-8246, JapanRide-hailing with autonomous electric vehicles and shared autonomous electric vehicle (SAEV) systems are expected to become widely used within this decade. These electrified vehicles can be key enablers of the shift to intermittent renewable energy by providing electricity storage to the grid and offering demand flexibility. In order to accomplish this goal, practical smart charging strategies for fleets of SAEVs must be developed. In this work, we present a scalable, flexible, and practical approach to optimise the operation of SAEVs including smart charging based on dynamic electricity prices. Our approach integrates independent optimisation modules with a simulation model to overcome the complexity and scalability limitations of previous works. We tested our solution on real transport and electricity data over four weeks using a publicly available dataset of taxi trips from New York City. Our approach can significantly lower charging costs and carbon emissions when compared to an uncoordinated charging strategy, and can lead to beneficial synergies for fleet operators, passengers, and the power grid.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/12/3633electric vehiclesautonomous vehiclescharging optimizationmobility on-demandvehicle-to-griddemand response |
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Riccardo Iacobucci Raffaele Bruno Jan-Dirk Schmöcker An Integrated Optimisation-Simulation Framework for Scalable Smart Charging and Relocation of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles Energies electric vehicles autonomous vehicles charging optimization mobility on-demand vehicle-to-grid demand response |
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An Integrated Optimisation-Simulation Framework for Scalable Smart Charging and Relocation of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles |
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An Integrated Optimisation-Simulation Framework for Scalable Smart Charging and Relocation of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles |
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An Integrated Optimisation-Simulation Framework for Scalable Smart Charging and Relocation of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles |
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An Integrated Optimisation-Simulation Framework for Scalable Smart Charging and Relocation of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles |
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An Integrated Optimisation-Simulation Framework for Scalable Smart Charging and Relocation of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles |
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integrated optimisation-simulation framework for scalable smart charging and relocation of shared autonomous electric vehicles |
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Ride-hailing with autonomous electric vehicles and shared autonomous electric vehicle (SAEV) systems are expected to become widely used within this decade. These electrified vehicles can be key enablers of the shift to intermittent renewable energy by providing electricity storage to the grid and offering demand flexibility. In order to accomplish this goal, practical smart charging strategies for fleets of SAEVs must be developed. In this work, we present a scalable, flexible, and practical approach to optimise the operation of SAEVs including smart charging based on dynamic electricity prices. Our approach integrates independent optimisation modules with a simulation model to overcome the complexity and scalability limitations of previous works. We tested our solution on real transport and electricity data over four weeks using a publicly available dataset of taxi trips from New York City. Our approach can significantly lower charging costs and carbon emissions when compared to an uncoordinated charging strategy, and can lead to beneficial synergies for fleet operators, passengers, and the power grid. |
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electric vehicles autonomous vehicles charging optimization mobility on-demand vehicle-to-grid demand response |
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