Methodology

  1. Identify and engage with relevant stakeholders.
  2. Obtain telematics and scheduling data of existing diesel HGV routes.

CSRF Modelling Approach

This study takes the existing diesel HGV routes currently in operation and analyses them to understand how these routes can be serviced using electric and hydrogen vehicles and where recharging or refuelling will be required. The CSRF modelling in step 3 of the methodology is further outlined below:

  1. Analyse fleet routes using CSRF modelling for electric and hydrogen vehicles. Detail for Step 3: CSRF Modelling:
    1. Create a network of HGV charging or refuelling locations based on existing suitable potential host infrastructure. These are locations such as truck stops, which have the required facilities like toilets and cafes.
    2. The existing diesel truck routes are overlayed over this network. A route “starts” when the truck leaves the home depot, and “finishes” when it returns there.
    3. A simulation is created to investigate how electric or hydrogen HGVs would complete each route. Each vehicle chooses from the given network list where the optimal location is to recharge or refuel.
    4. Truck routes are analysed for changes to accommodate charging or refuelling.
    5. Charging or refuelling locations are analysed to determine utilisation.
  2. Feedback preliminary findings to stakeholders.
  3. Use stakeholder feedback to validate and refine model and assumptions.
  4. Engage with Electricity Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), obtain network data.
  5. Report findings and continue engagement with Industry and DNOs.