Feasibility of installing noise reduction technologies on commercial vehicles to support off-hour deliveries.
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2014-01-01
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Abstract:Noise is an important issue in freight delivery. In the implementation of the Off-Hour Delivery (OHD)
Project, the noise problem became increasingly prominent. Effective noise control not only facilitates
OHD, it also improves the community environment and drivers’ physical and psychological health. In
pursuit of this goal, the project team investigated existing technologies and policies on noise reduction.
Technologies such as the CNG engine, electric engine, foam coating, aluminum floors, and smart reverse
alarms were studied. Their advantages and disadvantages are presented. Most of these technologies are
currently used in Europe, but not yet adopted by the U.S. market. To gather information from candidate
vendors, requests for information were issued and responses were carefully examined. The team also
collected public opinions on freight noise and field noise data. The transferability and effectiveness of
noise control technologies are discussed. It was found that there is great potential for most of the
technologies to be smoothly introduced into the U.S. market to effectively facilitate the OHD program
implementation.
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