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The study aims to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize travel delay in autonomous heavy-duty vehicle (AHDV) platooning using genetic-based models.

Genetic-based fuel-saving-delay-reduction models for autonomous heavy-duty vehicles platoons

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Develops models to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce delays in autonomous heavy-duty vehicle platoons, suggesting effective merging strategies.

The study aims to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize travel delay in autonomous heavy-duty vehicle (AHDV) platooning using genetic-based models.
Validated database of 140 configurations for drag coefficients
Development of novel merging strategies and FUEL-DEL models
Hierarchical iterative method for real-time evaluation of merging strategies
Utilization of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to assess aerodynamic drag
Improvements in fuel efficiency and reductions in travel delays with the FUEL-DEL models
Inter-vehicle spacings and distance to exits significantly affect outcomes
Models reduce computational complexity for evaluating merging strategies

Liang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Develops models to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce delays in autonomous heavy-duty vehicle platoons, suggesting effective merging strategies.