CONVENIENT – Complete Vehicle Energy Saving Technologies for Heavy Trucks

Bracco, R.; Seccardini, R.; Somma, Michele De; Gallardo, G; Lindgärde, Olof; Börjesson, Stefan; Kessels, J.T.B.A.; Cesari, Chiara De; Fabio, Santinato

doi:10.1016/j.trpro.2016.05.174

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“…Over idle is one of the most common bad habits among the truckers, where the driver leaves the engine on idle for a long period of time while he is taking a rest along the road or while the truck is being loaded/ Unloaded. Idling a heavy-duty truck consumes about 0.8 gallon (3 liters) of fuel per hour [3]. All the new trucks models come with technology that turns off the engine after certain amount of idling time.…”

Section: Over Idlementioning

confidence: 99%

“…From the truck owner's view point, fuel efficiency is one of the main priorities for long-haulage heavy-trucks due to its major impact on the total operating costs. It has been estimated that the cost of fuel is about 30% of the total operating costs [3]. Therefore, goods transport on roads, which is characterized by high fuel consumption, together with high weights and relatively long distances, will benefit greatly from a significant improvement in fuel efficiency.…”

Section: Technical Improvements: Replacement Of Lorries With Tractor mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The tractor head (figure 12) complies with the Euro 6 emission standard and equipped with drag reduction devices (cabin side wings, side skirts and fuel tank fairings). On the other hand, the semi-trailer is not equipped with aerodynamic reductions (as mentioned in figure 10) but all of techniques are well known and can be made locally, add up to that the over carriage bars prevents the over cabin's height cargo load, all of these measures can achieve a reduction in fuel consumption up to 7% [3].…”

Section: Tractor Head and Semi-trailermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Energy Conservation Measures in Heavy Trucks Freight Transport

Ahmed

Rabah

2020

JEC

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Since the independence of South Sudan, Sudan lost 75% of its oil reserves, this led to major fuel shortages country wide, the fuel shortage raised the fuel prices and the overall transport prices. Scarcity led to black market trade of fuel specially in states away from the Capital City (Khartoum). Managing the available stock comes first before increasing the supply amount in order to solve the problem, one of the major fuel consumers to be managed is the transport sector specially the long haulage freight transport. Moving freight in Sudan is constrained by inadequate infrastructure and high costs. This paper covers specifically the long haulage freight transport between Khartoum State and Western side of the country (Darfur Region), Contributing to manage fuel consumption for trucks, taking into account trucks types used, roads, environmental impacts and mitigation measures applicable to save fuel . The results showed that the primary reason for the excessive fuel consumption is the usage of the rigid trucks (lorries) for transport specially the Hino700 series, this truck type, overload and absence of weight stations and control policies contributed significantly to deterioration of roads and transport efficiency decreasing. First step towards the solution would be in upgrading roads infrastructure assuring high quality along with enforced weight regulations and weight stations to protect roads from damages. High quality roads shall ease the usage of different truck types with different configurations. Then stablish a policy to force replacement of the low efficiency lorry truck types with high quality tractor semi-trailer combinations.

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Section: Over Idlementioning

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Section: Technical Improvements: Replacement Of Lorries With Tractor mentioning

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Section: Tractor Head and Semi-trailermentioning

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Energy Conservation Measures in Heavy Trucks Freight Transport

Ahmed

Rabah

2020

JEC

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“…(4) The cab side edge radius is important to direct the airflow from the front around the cab to the sides of the truck. A higher radius is better, but the overall design of the cab has to be considered in detail to get an optimized radius of the different edges [10]. (5) Cab side edge turning vanes are used to direct the air flow around the edges.…”

Section: Cab Aerodynamicsmentioning

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A Study in Options to Improve Aerodynamic Profile of Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Europe

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In this paper, we present and discuss different aerodynamic solutions available for European tractor and semi-trailers configurations along with summarizing their impact on the aerodynamic drag that contributes to the reduction of fuel consumption. Combinations of different aerodynamic solutions have been presented, and conclusions have been drawn from comparative studies and experience of the participating partners of Project TRANSFORMERS, but no CFD simulations have been done for the same solutions. The paper concludes by proposing configurations of aerodynamic measures for various configurations and how they can be cost-effectively adapted to improve the efficiency in road freight logistics networks and reduce emission.

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“…NRMM are often driven only at slow speeds (less than 40 km/h) and even heavy vehicles are often designed for even up to 100 km/h driving. In heavy on-road vehicles, powertrain hybridization may not provide any more reduction on fuel consumption than e.g., electrification of auxiliary systems [48].…”

Section: Electric and Hybrid Powertrainsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Overview of Powertrain Electrification and Future Scenarios for Non-Road Mobile Machinery

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Powertrain electrification continues to be a growing trend in vehicular applications. Electric powertrains have numerous advantages over traditional mechanical and hydraulic powertrains but there are still important challenges to overcome for long-term commercial success. This research presents a technological assessment of present and future developments of powertrain electrification in non-road mobile machinery (NRMM). The challenges and opportunities of NRMM electrification are described in detail. The trends and drivers related to technological development such as regulations, policies and market development are analyzed, and technology enablers are highlighted. Future scenarios are formulated based on the prevailing trends and drivers, development of key components, scientific literature and status of the non-road mobile machinery industry. Some recommendations are also given in relation to the development of hybrid and electric powertrains for NRMM. The key findings of this research indicate that the electrification of NRMM is slowly started and the progress is demonstrated by hybridization of some specific, successful mobile machines. In short-term, high component and technology development costs remain the main barrier for higher adoption of electric and hybrid powertrains. In the long-term scenario, many NRMM can operate autonomously and powertrain electrification has become mainstream technology.

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CONVENIENT – Complete Vehicle Energy Saving Technologies for Heavy Trucks

Cited by 5 publications

References 65 publications

Energy Conservation Measures in Heavy Trucks Freight Transport

Energy Conservation Measures in Heavy Trucks Freight Transport

A Study in Options to Improve Aerodynamic Profile of Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Europe

Overview of Powertrain Electrification and Future Scenarios for Non-Road Mobile Machinery

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