Abstract
This paper compares the efficiency of two relocation methods in a one-way station-based electric car sharing system. First, an operator-based model is considered where relocations are managed by a dedicated crew. This is compared to a user-based model where price incentives are used to balance demand and supply. Two types of pricing schemes are investigated: A trip-based and a station-based scheme. The ε-optimal and iterated local search algorithms are proposed to handle nonlinear demand. The performances of all methods are explored in a realistic case study from Suzhou, China.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 102081 |
Journal | Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review |
Volume | 142 |
ISSN | 1366-5545 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- One-way carsharing
- Electric vehicles
- Relocation
- Flexible pricing