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Data-driven electric vehicle usage and charging analysis of logistics vehicle in Shenzhen, China

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  • Meng, Yihao
  • Zou, Yuan
  • Ji, Chengda
  • Zhai, Jianyang
  • Zhang, Xudong
  • Zhang, Zhaolong

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The electrification of transportation is profoundly reshaping human society and presenting new challenges in terms of travel modes, infrastructure development, and energy supply. Given the potential for large-scale scheduling of electric logistics vehicles (ELVs), it is crucial to thoroughly analyze the usage characteristics and establish reliable models. This study examines the usage patterns and charging behaviors of 29 ELVs in Shenzhen, China, encompassing 34,856 trips and 14,464 charging events. Furthermore, behavior-time probability density models were constructed based on an improved Gaussian mixture model (GMM), which avoids the fitting error caused by misclassification of time series data across time nodes. The article also provides a comprehensive analysis of other statistical findings related to the travel and charging activities of ELVs. The conclusions drawn from this research can serve as valuable references for industries involved in infrastructure construction, power grid management, battery virtual aggregation, and similar sectors.

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  • Meng, Yihao & Zou, Yuan & Ji, Chengda & Zhai, Jianyang & Zhang, Xudong & Zhang, Zhaolong, 2024. "Data-driven electric vehicle usage and charging analysis of logistics vehicle in Shenzhen, China," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 307(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:307:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224024940
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.132720
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