Capacited Vehicle Routing Problem with CO2 Emission Minimization Considering Path Slopes

This work presents the application of a CO2 emission estimation function for cargo vehicles on Capacited Vehicle Routing Problems (CVRP) setting, considering route’s slopes variation. Comparisons were established with functions minimizing fuel consumption and route length in case study about selective collection recyclable waste at Sorocaba, state São Paulo, Brazil. Routes lower emissions have been achieved without significantly increasing or distance traveled.