Interactive Transport Efficiency Model
TrEff is a system dynamics model to understand the impact of electrification on road freight transport efficiency. This open and online interface allows the user to explore the results of the model in a dynamic way.
The freight transport system is complex; electrification adds more layers to an already complex system. Decision-makers, policy-makers, and road operators need to forecast how electrification will impact the freight transport system. These forecasts help choose effective measures to enhance freight transport efficiency.
In this project with the Swedish Transport Administration, Claudia Andruetto and Zeinab Raoofi have applied System Dynamics to explore how electrification will impact road freight transport efficiency. The aim is to use this work to develop new planning tools to deepen the understanding of the possible impacts of technology shifts in the transport system and cost-effectively reach a sustainable transport system.
If you are interested to know more about this research, you can:
- Watch the recorded seminar: System-level impacts of electrification on road freight transport efficiency.
- Read the article: How Does Electrification Impact Road Freight Transport Efficiency? A System Dynamics Approach.