Heterogeneous vehicle platooning in mixed traffic: Modeling and analysis using Markov chains

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• Vehicle platooning improves traffic efficiency, decreasing overall congestion levels in mixed traffic environments.
• Key evidence shows that using Markov chains can effectively model traffic dynamics in heterogeneous vehicle environments.
• Assessment using Markov chain models highlights the interaction between different vehicle types in platooning.
• This modeling approach suggests important implications for urban traffic management and planning strategies.