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Light electric vehicle sharing systems: Functional design of a comprehensive decision making solution

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  • Obrenović, Nikola
  • Ataç, Selin
  • Bierlaire, Michel

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The functional design of a decision support system for a state-of-the-art vehicle sharing system (VSS) inevitably includes the selection or definition of methodologies for planning and managing the observed VSS. In this paper, our focus is on an innovative VSS that utilizes light electric vehicles. Our goal is to specify the functions of a comprehensive decision making solution for such a VSS through a qualitative and systematic literature and system analysis. To achieve this goal, we rely on the holistic VSS management framework developed in our previous research. As a result of our study, we identify possible solution methodologies or algorithms for implementing functions of the designed decision making solution, and propose the necessary adjustments for their application in the case of light electric vehicles, or note any research gap. With these findings, we provide justified guidance to practitioners in creating these solutions, with the aim of reducing development time.

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  • Obrenović, Nikola & Ataç, Selin & Bierlaire, Michel, 2024. "Light electric vehicle sharing systems: Functional design of a comprehensive decision making solution," Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Elsevier, vol. 182(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:transa:v:182:y:2024:i:c:s0965856424000910
    DOI: 10.1016/j.tra.2024.104043
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