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Estimated Annual Benefits of Implementing the Drayage, Freight, and Logistics Exchange (DrayFLEX) Application, Designed to Optimize Truck Dispatch and Routing, in Los Angeles Ports are $1.1 Million.

METHODOLOGY Despite being fully developed, the applications saw limited pilot utilization, so benefit estimates were based on simulations, dashboard data, trucking company feedback, and limited…
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07/27/2026

Simulation Models Suggested That Optimizing Charging Levels Available to Electric Vehicles Across a Network Grid Can Be 3.7 Percent More Profitable Than Always Providing the Highest Power Level To Charge an EV Upon Arrival.

METHODOLOGY This study used global optimization techniques, machine-learning-based solar power prediction, and two scheduling algorithms, including robust Model Predictive Control (MPC) and empirical…
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12/22/2023

Anticipate Additional Time and Resources and Consider Offering Compensation When Integrating Freight Information Systems with Disparate Data Sources.

The DrayFLEX project noted the following lessons learned:  Anticipate Additional Time and Resources and Consider Offering Compensation When Integrating Freight Information Systems with…
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07/27/2026