1. EU Truck platooning: logistics business case Lóri Tavasszy TNO / TU Delft

2. Introduction Logistics business cases Fuel consumption
Loading & unloading
Driver productivity
Primary benefits?

3. (1) Fuel consumption
Source: FHWA.DOT.GOV

4. (2) Container yard planning

5. (3) Driver productivity
150 mln.
consumers
250 mln.
1h.

6. Single truck case Distance (km) 80 km/h
45 minute break after 4,5 h drive
Range 720 km
960
720
480
240
break
Time (h)

7. Co-operative case Distance (km) 2 trucks 80 km/h
2nd driver gets 50% task relief
alternating lead
Range: 960 km
960
720
480
240
From 720 to 960 km =>
30% productivity increase
Platoon switch
1,5 h
3 h
Break
Platoon switch
Time (h)

8. benefits: fuel
Future EU road transport performance 1700 bn – 3000 bn tonkm
Transport price 0,1-0,15 Euro/tonkm
Share of fuel costs in transport price 20%-25%
Fuel consumption impact 5-10%
Share of applicable km for platooning 25-50%
Expected benefit
A x B x C x D x E = 0,4 M€- 6 bn€/y

9. benefits: ports & hubs
Future container transshipment Europe: 35 MTEU/y-50MTEU/y
Road share (-sea, rail, waterways): 40%-60%
Number of moves saved per TEU: 2-3
Cost per move: 30€-40 €
Expected benefit = A x B x C x D = 1-4 bn€/y

10. benefits: driver productivity
Future EU road transport performance 1700 bn – 3000 bn tonkm
Applicable tonkms = 10-20% (longer distances, platooning opportunies)
Transport price 0,1-0,15 Euro/tonkm
Productivity increase = 10%-30%
Indirect benefits: p.m.
Expected benefit = A x B x C x D = 2-27 bn€/y

11. Conclusion 3 Business Cases: 3-36 bn €/y Middle scenario: 12,5 bn €/y
Key assumptions
Organisation
Technology
Economy
Legal
Further scenarios
V2I Green waves
Automated docking
Dynamically dedicated lanes
Inter-terminal transport
Alternative driver tasks
distance
Flow volume
Platooning
opportunity

12. Thank you for your attention

13. Propositions: Opportunities
The transport industry should create market places for platooning, before Uber does.
The truck driver is responsible for the 'perfect match‘ and will get incentives for this.
Gamification will support the implementation of platooning.
Platooning will lead to innovation in loading and unloading processes.
Benefits lie in increased productivity, not reduced costs

14. Propositions: Conditions
Platooning will start bringing benefits when large volumes are consolidated via large distribution parks linked to the TEN-T network.
Platooning will only hit off once driving time regulations have been adapted to driver task automation.
Platooning volumes will be highest on intermediate distances.
Increased border controls are a threat to the development of platooning.

15. Propositions: Impacts
Platooning will create new jobs, better working conditions and higher wages for the transport sector.
Platooning offers equal opportunities for small, mid size and large transportation companies.