Energy-Efficient and Semi-Automated Truck Platooning : : Research and Evaluation.

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Superior document:Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure Series
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Place / Publishing House:Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2022.
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Year of Publication:2022
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure Series
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword by Richard Bishop
  • Foreword by Michael Nikowitz
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • Editors and Contributors
  • Part I Contextualising Truck Platooning
  • 1 Connecting Austria Project Outline
  • 1.1 Connecting Austria in a Nutshell
  • 1.2 Connecting Austria's Objectives
  • 1.3 Technology Domains of Connecting Austria and the Planned Testing Procedure
  • 1.4 Connecting Austria Use Cases
  • 1.4.1 Use Case 1: Trucks Entering the Motorway
  • 1.4.2 Use Case 2: Truck Platoon Approaching a Hazardous Location
  • 1.4.3 Use Case 3: Truck Platoon Leaving the Motorway
  • 1.4.4 Use Case 4: Truck Platoon Crossing an Intersection
  • 1.5 Challenges, International Uniqueness and Discussion
  • 2 Truck Platooning Worldwide
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Opportunities and Challenges of Truck Platooning
  • 2.2.1 Interoperability
  • 2.2.2 Road Safety and Traffic Efficiency
  • 2.2.3 Operation Costs and Fuel Consumption
  • 2.2.4 Reduction of CO2 Emissions
  • 2.2.5 Shortage of Professional Drivers
  • 2.2.6 New Requirements for Vehicles and the Infrastructure
  • 2.3 Conclusion
  • References
  • 3 Towards Truck Platooning Deployment Requirements
  • 3.1 Requirements Related to Energy Efficient Truck Platooning
  • 3.2 User and Other Road User Requirements
  • 3.2.1 Truck Driver-Related Requirements
  • 3.2.2 Other Road User-Related Requirements
  • 3.3 Road Safety Requirements
  • 3.4 Technical Requirements Related to C-ITS
  • 3.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 4 Research Design and Evaluation Strategies for Automated Driving
  • 4.1 Benefits of Automated Driving
  • 4.1.1 Requirements Conflict Efficiency Versus Safety
  • 4.1.2 Requirements Conflict Safety Versus Comfort
  • 4.1.3 Requirements Conflict Comfort Versus Effectiveness
  • 4.1.4 Requirements Conflict Comfort Versus Efficiency
  • 4.1.5 Requirements Conflict Traffic Versus Vehicle Efficiency.
  • 4.2 Entities with Effects on Automated Driving Performance
  • 4.3 Additional Sources of Complexity
  • 4.4 Development Procedures
  • 4.5 Solution Concept
  • 4.5.1 Scenario-Based Approach and Stochastic Simulation
  • 4.5.2 Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning
  • 4.5.3 Incident and Anomalies Detection
  • 4.5.4 Naturalistic Driving and Behavioural Models
  • 4.5.5 Effectiveness Rating
  • 4.5.6 Cosimulation and Virtual Sensors
  • 4.5.7 Complexity and Robustness Management
  • References
  • Part II Assessment Methodologies and Their Application
  • 5 Truck Platoon Slipstream Effects Assessment
  • 5.1 Computational Setup
  • 5.1.1 Model Geometry and Virtual Wind Tunnel
  • 5.1.2 Boundary Conditions
  • 5.1.3 Heat Exchanger Model
  • 5.1.4 Mesh Generation for Simulation
  • 5.1.5 Flow Field Computation
  • 5.2 Simulation Results and Discussion
  • 5.2.1 Drag Coefficients
  • 5.2.2 Fuel Savings
  • 5.2.3 Mass Flow Through Heat Exchangers
  • 5.3 Conclusion
  • References
  • 6 Validation of Truck Platoon Slipstream Effects
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Materials and Methods
  • 6.2.1 Proving Ground
  • 6.2.2 Heavy-Duty Vehicles
  • 6.2.3 Sensors
  • 6.2.4 Measurement Campaigns
  • 6.2.5 Static Pressure
  • 6.2.6 Data Preprocessing
  • 6.3 Results
  • 6.3.1 Static Pressure
  • 6.3.2 Fuel Consumption
  • 6.3.3 Comparison to Simulation Results
  • 6.4 Discussion
  • 6.4.1 Instrumentation
  • 6.4.2 Measurement Campaign
  • 6.4.3 Lessons Learned
  • References
  • 7 Simulation of Platoon Dynamics, Optimisation and Traffic Effects
  • 7.1 Methodology for Scenario-Based Analysis
  • 7.1.1 Traffic Detection
  • 7.1.2 Naturalistic Driving and Field Operational Tests
  • 7.1.3 Traffic Modelling
  • 7.1.4 Development of Functions by Scenario Management
  • 7.1.5 Evaluation and Analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • 7.1.6 Adaptation and Learning.
  • 7.2 Integral Safety and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ISS/ADAS)
  • 7.2.1 Use Case-Based Representation of Requirements
  • 7.2.2 System and Component Rating
  • 7.2.3 Data Mapping, Representativeness of Use Cases
  • References
  • 8 Platoon Control Concepts
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Methodology Overview
  • 8.3 Co-simulation-Based Validation
  • 8.3.1 String Stability Considerations
  • 8.4 Trajectory Optimisation Methodology
  • 8.4.1 Optimisation Problem Formulation
  • 8.4.2 Trajectory Optimisation for Approaching a Hazardous Location
  • 8.4.3 Trajectory Optimisation for Crossing an Intersection
  • 8.5 Distributed Model-Predictive Platoon Control
  • 8.5.1 Safe-by-Design Local MPC Formulation
  • 8.5.2 Validation of Collision Safety via Co-simulation
  • 8.5.3 Safe Reduction of Inter-vehicle Distances
  • 8.5.4 Situation-Aware Platoon Behaviour via V2V-Communication
  • 8.5.5 Consideration of Varying Road Conditions
  • 8.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • 9 Scenario-Based Simulation Studies on Platooning Effects in Traffic
  • 9.1 Intersection Scenarios
  • 9.1.1 Green Time Extension
  • 9.1.2 Coordinated Drive-Away
  • 9.1.3 Optimisation of Speeds and Distances Inside the Platoon
  • 9.2 Application of Analytic Approaches: Highway Throughput Based on Platooning Headway
  • 9.2.1 Analytical Models for the Traffic Throughput
  • 9.2.2 Stochastic Variations
  • 9.3 Theoretical Lower Limits on Intra-platoon Distance
  • 9.3.1 Scenario Definition
  • 9.3.2 Evaluation of KPIs
  • 10 Energy-Efficient Internet of Things Solution for Traffic Monitoring
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Low Energy Internet of Things Traffic Monitoring System
  • 10.2.1 Real-Time Object Detection
  • 10.2.2 Sensor Fusion and Object Tracking
  • 10.2.3 Traffic Flow Estimation
  • 10.3 Traffic Flow Measurement Result
  • 10.4 Discussion
  • 10.5 Conclusion and Outlook
  • References.
  • 11 Fuel Efficiency Assessment
  • 11.1 Road Infrastructure Assessment
  • 11.1.1 Risk-Rated Map
  • 11.2 Driving Behaviour Assessment
  • 11.3 Efficiency Assessment
  • 11.3.1 General Feasibility of Platooning on a Road Segment
  • 11.3.2 Economic Viability of Platooning on a Road Segment
  • 11.4 Conclusion
  • 12 Application of Fuel Efficiency and Traffic Efficiency Assessment
  • 12.1 Fuel Efficiency Assessment in a Fleet Operator Case
  • 12.2 Traffic Efficiency Assessment
  • 12.3 C-ITS Assessment for Dynamic Traffic Control
  • 12.4 Conclusion
  • Reference
  • Part III Towards Cooperative Truck Platooning Deployment
  • 13 Road Safety Issues Related to Truck Platooning Deployment
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Legal Aspects for Platooning in Austria
  • 13.2.1 Acquiring a Test Permission According to the Austrian Regulation on Automated Driving
  • 13.2.2 Does the Current Law Facilitate Testing of Platoons on Austrian Roads?
  • 13.2.3 Requirements for Platooning Tests in Austria from a Legal Point of View
  • 13.3 Considerations for the Safety Potential of Platooning
  • 13.3.1 Safety Potential of Platooning Compared to Existing Safety Assistance Systems
  • 13.4 Assessment of Road Infrastructure with Respect to Safe Platooning
  • 13.4.1 Performance of the On-Road Assessment
  • 13.4.2 Analysis of Road Segments and Considerations for Platooning
  • 13.5 Gap Acceptance of Car Drivers for Merging Between Trucks
  • 13.6 Discussion
  • References
  • 14 Business Models, Economy and Innovation
  • 14.1 Key Aspects of a Truck Platooning Business Model from a Road Operator's Perspective
  • 14.2 Trend Monitoring as a Key Feature for Business Model Development and Innovation
  • 14.2.1 Relevance of Trend Monitoring for Business Model Development
  • 14.2.2 Applying Trend Monitoring in the Context of Logistics and Automated Driving.
  • 14.2.3 Implications for Business Model Development Related to Logistics and Automated Driving
  • 14.3 Discussion and Conclusion
  • References
  • 15 Advanced Powertrain Systems for Platooning-Capable Trucks
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 -Emission Reduction by Different Application Domains
  • 15.3 Ultra-low Emissions on Highways and Zero Emissions in Cities
  • 15.4 Get the Right Infrastructure for Vehicle Energy Supply
  • 15.5 Different Topologies for Truck Drives
  • 15.5.1 Truck Propulsion Systems for Highway Domain
  • 15.5.2 Truck Propulsion Systems for Urban Domain
  • 15.6 Importance of Thermal Management Concepts for Truck Drives
  • 15.6.1 Motivation
  • 15.6.2 Materials and Methods
  • 15.6.3 Results
  • 15.6.4 Discussion
  • 15.7 Cooling Concepts on the Example of H 2 Driven Trucks
  • 15.8 Outlook
  • References
  • 16 How Platooning Research Enhances the European Innovation System
  • 16.1 Introduction
  • 16.2 Digital Road Infrastructure Leveraging ITS Systems in Europe
  • 16.2.1 Selected Elements of the Current Situation
  • 16.2.2 Potential Drivers of Socio-technical Transitions Ahead
  • 16.2.3 Particular Demanding Situations for a European Innovation System
  • 16.2.4 New Roles for Stakeholders
  • 16.2.5 Dynamically Evolving Legal Framework
  • 16.3 Discrepancy Between Customer Requirements and Eco-friendly Transport Logistics
  • 16.3.1 Technical, Legal, and Social Aspects of C-ITS
  • 16.3.2 Critical Discussion of C-ITS and the Needs of Society
  • 16.4 Jointly Building Absorptive Capacity in Europe's Innovation System
  • References
  • 17 Discussion
  • 17.1 Traffic Safety and Legal Issues
  • 17.2 Sustainability
  • 17.3 Truck Platooning Deployment
  • 17.4 Some Limitations and Cultural Blind Spots
  • Correction to: Energy-Efficient and Semi-automated Truck Platooning.
  • Correction to: A. Schirrer et al. (eds.), Energy-Efficient and Semi-automated Truck Platooning, Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88682-0.