Volume 61

A Simulation Platform for Battery-Aware Operation and Energy Optimization of Electric Off-Road Vehicles Anas Fattouh, Erik Dahlquist, Koteshwar Chirumalla, Abdulkarim Habbab

Abstract

This paper presents a simulation platform developed to support battery-aware operation and energy optimization of electric off-road vehicles used in quarry environments. The platform integrates Monte Carlo simulations of hauling with battery degradation models to assess the impact of different charging strategies and duty cycles on energy consumption and battery health. By simulating various operating scenarios, the platform enables analysis of hybrid charging policies, such as cycle-based and max-based charging, for both small and large quarry operations. The results demonstrate how informed operational planning can improve energy efficiency and contribute to more resilient and sustainable industrial transport systems.

Keywords simulation platform, discrete-event simulation (DES), Monte Carlo simulation, battery degradation, state-of-charge (SoC), state-of-health (SoH), charging strategies, electrification, sustainable mining