Platooning Strategies for Truck Routing in Capacitated Road Networks

Abstract

Platooning strategies for truck routing in capacitated road networks involve innovative approaches aimed at optimizing logistics efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. Platooning, where groups of trucks travel closely together in a synchronized manner, offers potential benefits such as reduced aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption. In incapacitated road networks, the challenge lies in dynamically managing traffic flows while considering constraints such as road capacities and vehicle characteristics. Advanced algorithms and technologies, including real-time data analytics and vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems, play crucial roles in designing effective platooning strategies. These strategies not only aim to enhance the overall throughput of goods transport but also seek to alleviate traffic congestion and decrease carbon emissions, contributing to sustainable transportation systems for the future.