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An optimization framework for the development of efficient one-way car-sharing systems

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  • Boyacı, Burak
  • Zografos, Konstantinos G.
  • Geroliminis, Nikolas

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Electric vehicle-sharing systems have been introduced to a number of cities as a means of increasing mobility, reducing congestion, and pollution. Electric vehicle-sharing systems can offer one or two-way services. One-way systems provide more flexibility to users since they can be dropped-off at any station. However, their modeling involves a number of complexities arising from the need to relocate vehicles accumulated at certain stations. The planning of one-way electric vehicle-sharing systems involves a host of strongly interacting decisions regarding the number, size and location of stations, as well as the fleet size.

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  • Boyacı, Burak & Zografos, Konstantinos G. & Geroliminis, Nikolas, 2015. "An optimization framework for the development of efficient one-way car-sharing systems," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 240(3), pages 718-733.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:240:y:2015:i:3:p:718-733
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2014.07.020
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