Cost Reduction and CO2 Emissions: Exploring the Nexus through Fleet Diversity

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1 Automotive and Tractors Engineering Dep., Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt

2 Automotive and Tractors Engineering Dep., Faculty of Engineering, Mataria, Helwan University, Giza, Egypt

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This research paper explores the impact of fleet diversity on operating costs and environmental sustainability in the transportation sector , with a case study of a beverage production company in Egypt. The study considers the optimal distribution of the company's transportation fleets , comparing scenarios with diverse fleet sizes and types to a scenario with a single type of fleet. The objective is to highlight fleet diversification's significance in reducing operating costs and CO2 emissions . The study employs Lingo Code to obtain optimal solutions for the transportation problem, revealing a 36.93% reduction in fuel consumption costs and a 39 % decrease in carbon dioxide emissions when using diverse fleets . These findings provide valuable insights and recommendations for the beverage production industry and beyond, aiming to achieve a more sustainable and efficient transportation system .
Keywords : Fleet Diversity , Operating Costs , Environmental Sustainability , Transportation problem

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Journal of Advanced Engineering Trends
Volume 44, Issue 1
January 2025
Pages 66-73

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