Abstract Book of the 3rd World Conference on Business, Management, and Economics
Year: 2025
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A Comparative Study of Renewable Energy Sources for Integration into The Green Vehicle Routing Problem (GVRP)
Dr. Nadia Berrahmania, EL Hachmi Hammou, Lekbira EL Fadi
ABSTRACT:
Today’s transportation and distribution sector is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in urban logistics where freight movement continues to grow. The Green Vehicle Routing Problem (GVRP) has emerged as a key optimization framework for designing energy-efficient and low-emission distribution routes. However, the environmental impact of routing strategies is fundamentally related to the type of energy used to power the vehicles.This study contributes to existing knowledge by providing a comparative evaluation of multiple renewable energy options, highlighting how energy choice should be integrated as a core factor in future GVRP models to enhance sustainability.
The study was conducted through an extensive literature review of scientific articles and technical reports sourced from major academic databases. Many renewable energy sources were identified and systematically evaluated using criteria relevant to GVRP, such as emissions reduction potential, energy efficiency, vehicle range, infrastructure readiness, and operational costs. This study demonstrates that selecting appropriate renewable energy sources is crucial for optimizing Green Vehicle Routing Problem strategies, offering a pathway toward more sustainable and adaptable urban logistics systems.
Keywords: carbon emissions, energy efficiency, infrastructure, logistics system, renewable fuels