Contributions of shared autonomous vehicles to climate change mitigation

Jones, Erick C.; Leibowicz, Benjamin D.

doi:10.1016/j.trd.2019.05.005

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“…Furthermore, Salazar et al (2018) conclude that integrating SAV services with public transport will result in reduced emission, along with reduction in traffic and transport cost. Jones & Leibowicz (2019) conclude a reduction in emissions, when electric SAVs replace VMT/VKT of private vehicles by 70%, although VMT/VKT is doubled. There is a further reduction in emissions, when the vehicle charging is optimally scheduled.…”

Section: Environmentmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…They use electricity price information for optimizing vehicle charging. Jones & Leibowicz (2019) use an energy optimization model to assess the impact of charging electric SAVs at times that are optimal for the energy system. They show that such a strategy, when SAV services have a high penetration rate (replacing VMT/VKT of private vehicles by 70%), provides a greater environmental benefit than the application of carbon tax.…”

Section: Traffic Assignmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Shared autonomous vehicle services: A comprehensive review

Narayanan

Chaniotakis

Antoniou

2020

Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies

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The actions of autonomous vehicle manufacturers and related industrial partners, as well as the interest from policy makers and researchers, point towards the likely initial deployment of autonomous vehicles as shared autonomous mobility services. Numerous studies are lately being published regarding Shared Autonomous Vehicle (SAV) applications and hence, it is imperative to have a comprehensive outlook, consolidating the existing knowledge base. This work comprehensively consolidates studies in the rapidly emerging field of SAV. The primary focus is the comprehensive review of the foreseen impacts, which are categorised into seven groups, namely (i) Traffic & Safety, (ii) Travel behaviour, (iii) Economy, (iv) Transport supply, (v) Landuse, (vi) Environment & (vii) Governance. Pertinently, an SAV typology is presented and the components involved in modelling SAV services are described. Issues relating to the expected demand patterns and a required suitable policy framework are explicitly discussed.

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Section: Environmentmentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Traffic Assignmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Shared autonomous vehicle services: A comprehensive review

Narayanan

Chaniotakis

Antoniou

2020

Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies

480

139

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“…This integration of the SAEV system in the electricity grid is, therefore, an essential development. It was found by modelling some alternative scenarios that SAEV fleets are likely to electrify quickly, and therefore, contribute to reducing CO 2 emissions in combination with the further decarbonisation of electricity generation and that the ability to optimally schedule SAEV charging is a more important determinant of positive environmental and economic outcomes than the travel demand effects of SAEV fleets [101].…”

Section: Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles (Saev)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Beyond the State of the Art of Electric Vehicles: A Fact-Based Paper of the Current and Prospective Electric Vehicle Technologies

Mierlo

Berecibar

Baghdadi

et al. 2021

WEVJ

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Today, there are many recent developments that focus on improving the electric vehicles and their components, particularly regarding advances in batteries, energy management systems, autonomous features and charging infrastructure. This plays an important role in developing next electric vehicle generations, and encourages more efficient and sustainable eco-system. This paper not only provides insights in the latest knowledge and developments of electric vehicles (EVs), but also the new promising and novel EV technologies based on scientific facts and figures—which could be from a technological point of view feasible by 2030. In this paper, potential design and modelling tools, such as digital twin with connected Internet-of-Things (IoT), are addressed. Furthermore, the potential technological challenges and research gaps in all EV aspects from hard-core battery material sciences, power electronics and powertrain engineering up to environmental assessments and market considerations are addressed. The paper is based on the knowledge of the 140+ FTE counting multidisciplinary research centre MOBI-VUB, that has a 40-year track record in the field of electric vehicles and e-mobility.

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“…43 Consequently, we cannot simply think about AVs and their electrif ication in isolation, but rather as part of a larger network, regardless of how much VMT increases or decreases. 44 Additionally, Shared Autonomous Vehicle (SAVs) that are also electric can further reduce GHG emissions through several advanced technologies. For example, Jones and Leib's energy system optimization model shows that SAVs can reduce GHG emissions through advanced technologies that help them drive more efficiently and avoid traffic, and also charge in alignment with renewable power output.…”

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Local Climate Action Planning as a Tool to Harness the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation and Equity Potential of Autonomous Vehicles and On-Demand Mobility

Alexander

Agrawal

Clark

2021

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This report focuses on how cities can use climate action plans (CAPs) to ensure that on-demand mobility and autonomous vehicles (AVs) help reduce, rather than increase, green-house gas (GHG) emissions and inequitable impacts from the transportation system. We employed a three-pronged research strategy involving: (1) an analysis of the current literature on on-demand mobility and AVs; (2) a systematic content analysis of 23 CAPs and general plans developed by municipalities in California; and (3) a comparison of findings from the literature and content analysis of plans to identify opportunities for GHG emissions reduction and mobility equity. Findings indicate that maximizing the environmental and social benefits of AVs and on-demand mobility requires proactive and progressive planning; yet, most cities are lagging behind in this area. Although municipal CAPs and general plans in California have adopted a few strategies and programs relevant to AVs and on-demand mobility, many untapped opportunities exist to harness the GHG emissions reduction and social benefits potential of AVs and on-demand mobility. Policy and planning discussions should consider the synergies between AVs and on-demand mobility as two emerging mobility trends, as well as the key factors (e.g., vehicle electrification, fuel efficiency, use and ownership, access and distribution, etc.) that determine whether deployment of AVs would help reduce GHG emissions from transportation. Additionally, AVs and on-demand mobility can potentially contribute to a more equitable transportation system by improving independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and the elderly, enhancing access to transit, and helping alleviate the geographic gap in public transportation services.

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Contributions of shared autonomous vehicles to climate change mitigation

Cited by 127 publications

References 41 publications

Shared autonomous vehicle services: A comprehensive review

Shared autonomous vehicle services: A comprehensive review

Beyond the State of the Art of Electric Vehicles: A Fact-Based Paper of the Current and Prospective Electric Vehicle Technologies

Local Climate Action Planning as a Tool to Harness the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation and Equity Potential of Autonomous Vehicles and On-Demand Mobility

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