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Hydrogen-Efficient Eco-Driving and Route Planning for Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles Using Multi-Objective Optimization Under Traffic and Terrain Uncertainty

Adel Elgammal1
1 Professor, Utilities and Sustainable Engineering, The University of Trinidad & Tobago UTT.

Published Online: January-February 2026

Pages: 09-29

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