Building Alternative Support Networks for Surface Vehicles

The explosion of independent vehicles following World War II has framed the designs of our cities, infrastructure, and methods of collaboration and commerce. Whether virtue or vice is up for debate, the fact remains fuel for our independent vehicles grows in monetary cost each year.

The electric vehicle presents a viable option to fossil fuel. In the 21st century, vehicle range is the primary constraint to viable deployment. The location of electric vehicle support facilities to address this constraint is of central interest to Dr. Michael J. Kuby and Terra Genesis staff.

• Upchurch, Christopher and Michael Kuby. Comparing the p-Median and Flow-Refueling Models for Locating Alternative-Fuel Stations. Journal of Transport Geography 18(6):750-758.
• Lim, Seow and Michael Kuby. 2010. Heuristic Algorithms for Alternative-Fuel Stations Using the Flow-Refueling Location Model. European Journal of Operational Research 204(1): 51-61.
• Kuby, Michael, Lee Lines, Ronald Schultz, Zhixiao Xie, Jong-Geun Kim and Seow Lim. 2009. Optimal Location Strategy for Hydrogen Refueling Stations in Florida. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 34: 6045-6064.
• Upchurch, Christopher, Michael Kuby, and Seow Lim. 2009. A Model for Location of Capacitated Alternative-Fuel Stations. Geographical Analysis 41:127-148 (in Special Issue honoring Charles S. ReVelle).
• Lines, Lee, Michael Kuby, Ronald Schultz, James Clancy, and Zhixiao Xie. 2008. A Rental Car Strategy for Commercialization of Hydrogen in Florida. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 33(20): 5312-5325.
• Kuby, Michael and Seow Lim. 2007. Location of Alternative-Fuel Stations Using the Flow-Refueling Location Model And Dispersion of Candidate Sites on Arcs. Networks and Spatial Economics 7(2): 129-152.
• Kuby, Michael. 2006. Prospects for Geographical Research on Alternative-Fuel Vehicles. Journal of Transport Geography 14(3): 234-236.
• Kuby, Michael, Seow Lim, and Christopher Upchurch. 2005. Dispersion of Nodes Added to a Network. Geographical Analysis 37: 384-409.
• Kuby, Michael, and Seow Lim. 2005. The Flow-Refueling Location Problem for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences 39(2): 125-145.

Optimal Stations Maximizing Trips, with driving range = 100 miles
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