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Abstract

Truck platooning presents a promising solution for reducing fuel consumption and emissions while enhancing freight transport capacity. However, the adaptivity of this technology to diverse roadway infrastructure remains a critical research need. In Wyoming, where freight transport is vital to the economy, determining how to manage truck platooning operations on existing highway networks is essential for infrastructure owner operators. This project aims to address the needs by designing and prototyping a dynamic truck platooning regulatory system. Two key algorithms will be developed: one for selecting compatible highway segments for platooning based on various roadway criteria, and another for dynamically determining operational rules for truck platoons considering real-time data such as weather and traffic conditions. These algorithms will form the basis of a comprehensive regulatory system aimed at ensuring safe and efficient truck platooning operations. Using Wyoming's roadway, traffic, and weather data, the system will be simulated and evaluated to assess its effectiveness in achieving safety, operational, and environmental objectives. By providing insights into the compatibility of truck platooning with existing highway networks and offering a dynamic regulatory framework, this project aims to pave the way for the widespread deployment of truck platooning technology while maximizing its benefits.

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