Integrated Agent-based and System Dynamics Modelling for Simulation of Sustainable Mobility

Authored by Hlynur Stefansson, Ehsan Shafiei, Eyjolfur Ingi Asgeirsson, Brynhildur Davidsdottir

Date Published: 2013-01-01

DOI: 10.1080/01441647.2012.745632

Sponsors: Nordic Centre of Excellence for Strategic Adaptation Research

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Model Documentation: Other Narrative Flow charts Mathematical description

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Abstract

In this article, a conceptual framework for a comprehensive evaluation of the diffusion process of alternative fuel vehicles is introduced. The framework takes into account the most influencing stakeholders, including car manufacturers, car dealers, consumers, energy supply system, fuel stations and government. The underlying mathematical models of different stakeholders are then integrated in one model of the whole energy and transport system. The hybrid modelling framework links the two powerful dynamic simulation approaches of system dynamics (SD) and agent-based (AB) modelling. Integrated modelling structure gives the potential of building more accurate and computationally efficient models for simulating the transition to sustainable mobility. We specify the integration process and the most important linking variables between various energy and transport components. Then the application of the integrated model is explained through a test case and, finally, the applicability of the hybrid AB and SD approach and its potential contribution to the models of transition to sustainable mobility will be concluded.

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Agent-based model System dynamics dynamic simulation alternative fuel vehicles sustainable mobility hybrid modelling