Transport Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Infrastructure Development
Start Date
2-10-2013 4:55 PM
End Date
2-10-2013 5:30 PM
Description
Abstract: Transport system is one of the fundamental infrastructures, and a significant source of energy consumption and environmental load. Electric vehicles are expected to reduce the latter negative effects, and improve the functionality of the transport system. However, the limited driving mileage of the electric vehicles requires different electric charging system than gasoline refueling system, and the lower driving performance might potentially cause negative effects on traffic flows. An electric charging behavior model is developed and the efficiency in battery capacity usage is investigated in this study. We also developed a simulation system to investigate electricity demand distribution across time of day and space within urban area considering charging behavior of electric vehicles. In addition, the effects of introducing electric micro-cars into traffic are investigated by microscopic traffic simulations considering lower maximum speed of the micro-cars. These modeling and simulation tools enable rigorous evaluations of future transport system.
Citation:
Yamamoto, T. (2014). Transport Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Infrastructure Development. In: Campbell P. and Perez P. (Eds), Proceedings of the International Symposium of Next Generation Infrastructure, 1-4 October 2013, SMART Infrastructure Facility, University of Wollongong, Australia.
Transport Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Infrastructure Development
Abstract: Transport system is one of the fundamental infrastructures, and a significant source of energy consumption and environmental load. Electric vehicles are expected to reduce the latter negative effects, and improve the functionality of the transport system. However, the limited driving mileage of the electric vehicles requires different electric charging system than gasoline refueling system, and the lower driving performance might potentially cause negative effects on traffic flows. An electric charging behavior model is developed and the efficiency in battery capacity usage is investigated in this study. We also developed a simulation system to investigate electricity demand distribution across time of day and space within urban area considering charging behavior of electric vehicles. In addition, the effects of introducing electric micro-cars into traffic are investigated by microscopic traffic simulations considering lower maximum speed of the micro-cars. These modeling and simulation tools enable rigorous evaluations of future transport system.
Citation:
Yamamoto, T. (2014). Transport Modelling and Simulation for Next Generation Infrastructure Development. In: Campbell P. and Perez P. (Eds), Proceedings of the International Symposium of Next Generation Infrastructure, 1-4 October 2013, SMART Infrastructure Facility, University of Wollongong, Australia.