Capacited Vehicle Routing Problem with CO₂ Emission Minimization Considering Path Slopes

ABSTRACT

This work presents the application of a CO₂ emission estimation function for cargo vehicles on a Capacited Vehicle Routing Problems (CVRP) setting, considering route’s slopes variation. Comparisons were established with functions minimizing fuel consumption and route length in a case study about selective collection of recyclable waste at Sorocaba, state of São Paulo, Brazil. Routes with lower emissions have been achieved without significantly increasing fuel consumption or distance traveled.

Keywords:
CO₂ emission; vehicle routing problem; path slope