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View article: A review of challenges with using the natural gas system for hydrogen
A review of challenges with using the natural gas system for hydrogen Open
Hydrogen, as an energy carrier, is attractive to many stakeholders based on the assumption that the extensive global network of natural gas infrastructure can be repurposed to transport hydrogen as part of a zero‐carbon energy future. Ther…
View article: Design and Multi-Objective Performance Optimization of a Novel Steering Technology for Heavy Goods Vehicles
Design and Multi-Objective Performance Optimization of a Novel Steering Technology for Heavy Goods Vehicles Open
A multi-objective optimization (MOO) approach is utilized to design a controller for a novel rear-steering technology named “Brake-Actuated Steering” (BAS). This system uses individually controlled brakes to generate differential longitudi…
View article: SIMULATION AND MEASUREMENT OF VEHICLE RESPONSE TO ROAD ROUGHNESS
SIMULATION AND MEASUREMENT OF VEHICLE RESPONSE TO ROAD ROUGHNESS Open
A four-axle articulated vehicle with leaf spring suspensions was instrumented and run over a test track for a range of operating conditions.The instrumentation measured the dynamic tyre forces generated by all of the axles.as well as accel…
View article: VEHICLE-GENERATED VIBRATIONS IN ROADS AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS
VEHICLE-GENERATED VIBRATIONS IN ROADS AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS Open
This paper provides an introduction and background to current resmrch in Gsrnbridge on (i) the forces applied to road surfaces by moving vehicles.(ii) the dynamic response of road structures and theories of road danage accumula tion.and (i…
View article: An electric road system or big batteries: Implications for UK road freight
An electric road system or big batteries: Implications for UK road freight Open
An Electric Road System (ERS)—comprising a network of overhead cables to charge Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) via a pantograph pick-up—is a cost-competitive solution to rapidly decarbonise the UK road freight sector. A major benefit over con…
View article: Analysis of Fast Charging Arrangements for Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles
Analysis of Fast Charging Arrangements for Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles Open
Electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are a key step towards reducing road freight emissions. However, they require large batteries and fast chargers. There is interest in exploring high-capacity chargers at warehouse docks that can charge …
View article: Analysis of Fast Charging Arrangements for Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles
Analysis of Fast Charging Arrangements for Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles Open
Electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are a key step towards reducing road freight emissions. However, they require large batteries and fast chargers. There is interest in exploring high-capacity chargers at warehouse docks that can charge …
View article: Analysis of Fast Charging Arrangements for Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles
Analysis of Fast Charging Arrangements for Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles Open
Electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are a key step towards reducing road freight emissions. However, they require large batteries and fast chargers. There is interest in exploring high-capacity chargers at warehouse docks that can charge …
View article: A breakeven cost analysis framework for electric road systems
A breakeven cost analysis framework for electric road systems Open
Road freight emissions form a significant part of a country's total emissions. Thus, one of the key steps for achieving net zero is to decarbonise road freight. Battery electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) require large batteries that are …
View article: Vehicle and charging requirements for an electrified road freight system demonstrator in the UK
Vehicle and charging requirements for an electrified road freight system demonstrator in the UK Open
The UK has set into law a target reduction of greenhouse houses of 78% by 2035 and 100% by 2050. Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) represent 16% of UK road transport emissions are one of the 'difficult-to-decarbonise' sectors owing to their larg…
View article: Technoeconomic comparison of an electric road system and hydrogen for decarbonising the UK's long-haul road freight
Technoeconomic comparison of an electric road system and hydrogen for decarbonising the UK's long-haul road freight Open
Long-haul Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) are a significant source of carbon emissions, accounting for around 5% of the UK's total. If the UK is to meet its net zero mandate, it is vital to have a zero-emissions alternative to the traditional …
View article: Quantifying fuel-saving benefit of low-rolling-resistance tyres from heavy goods vehicle in-service operations
Quantifying fuel-saving benefit of low-rolling-resistance tyres from heavy goods vehicle in-service operations Open
It is important to understand real-world performance of fuel-saving technologies for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). This paper concerns applying data mining to quantify the fuel-saving benefit of a low-rolling-resistance (LRR) tyre using in-…
View article: Selection of vehicle size and extent of multi-drop deliveries for autonomous goods vehicles: An assessment of potential for change
Selection of vehicle size and extent of multi-drop deliveries for autonomous goods vehicles: An assessment of potential for change Open
This paper examines how vehicle size and multi-drop deliveries may change as a result of the removal of the driver cost for autonomous goods vehicles. Analysis is conducted by combining parameters derived from transport economics and vehic…
View article: Engine Fuel Consumption Modelling Using Prediction Error Identification and On-Road Data
Engine Fuel Consumption Modelling Using Prediction Error Identification and On-Road Data Open
Engine modelling is an important step in predicting the fuel consumption of a vehicle. Existing methods in the literature require dedicated tests on a test track or on a chassis dynamometer or they require measurements from several days of…
View article: Operational speed strategy opportunities for autonomous trucking on highways
Operational speed strategy opportunities for autonomous trucking on highways Open
This study examines the potential for cost and carbon emission reduction for autonomous trucks to adopt lower peak speeds than today's human driven trucks, where the hourly cost of the driver remains a significant trade-off. Adopting lower…
View article: Net-zero solutions and research priorities in the 2020s
Net-zero solutions and research priorities in the 2020s Open
Key messages • Technological, societal and nature-based solutions should work together to enable systemic change towards a regenerative society, and to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. • Prioritise research into efficient, …
View article: Research data supporting Camera-based articulation angle sensing for Heavy Goods Vehicles
Research data supporting Camera-based articulation angle sensing for Heavy Goods Vehicles Open
This dataset contains the results of simulation and full-scale vehicle tests of a novel camera-based articulation angle sensor. Vehicles types tested include a tractor semi-trailer and a truck and full-trailer. Measurements from the comput…
View article: Camera-Based Articulation Angle Sensing for Heavy Goods Vehicles
Camera-Based Articulation Angle Sensing for Heavy Goods Vehicles Open
Articulation angle sensing is an essential component of manoeuvrability and stability control systems for articulated heavy goods vehicles, particularly long combination vehicles. Existing solutions to this sensing task are limited by reli…
View article: Performance assessment of urban goods vehicles
Performance assessment of urban goods vehicles Open
Controlling greenhouse gas emissions is becoming increasingly more important. With road freight contributing to a significant amount of energy usage, finding ways to improve this sector will, in turn, lead to large reductions in carbon dio…
View article: A Computationally Efficient Framework for Modelling Energy Consumption of ICE and Electric Vehicles
A Computationally Efficient Framework for Modelling Energy Consumption of ICE and Electric Vehicles Open
This article proposes a novel framework to develop computationally efficient energy consumption models of electric and internal combustion engine vehicles. The number of calculations in a conventional energy consumption model prevents the …
View article: Effects of semi-trailer modifications on HGV fuel consumption
Effects of semi-trailer modifications on HGV fuel consumption Open
This article investigates the effects of aerodynamic and lightweight double-deck semi-trailers on fuel consumption of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). The HGVs were evaluated using in-service data, and computer-based simulations with coefficie…
View article: Data set associated with 'Effects of Semi-trailer Modifications on HGV Fuel Consumption'
Data set associated with 'Effects of Semi-trailer Modifications on HGV Fuel Consumption' Open
This is the data set associated with the journal article titled 'Effects of Semi-trailer Modifications on HGV Fuel Consumption'. The data files are in MATLAB file format. \n\nFigure 4 was generated using the vehicle speed profile during a …
View article: Experimental Evaluation of Minimum Swept-Path Control for Autonomous Reversing of Articulated Vehicles
Experimental Evaluation of Minimum Swept-Path Control for Autonomous Reversing of Articulated Vehicles Open
This paper validates a newly devised control method for autonomous reversing of articulated vehicles called Minimum Swept Path Control (MSPC) [1], [2]. The theory in [1] can be applied to multiple trailers. The main linear optimal controll…