Tag: Routing API
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Does my route pass a delivery-only road?
For delivery-only roads general traffic is restricted, but delivery vehicles are allowed to deliver goods to local businesses or residents. A typical example is a pedestrian zone. As we consider a malus on these roads or zones, shortcuts and through traffic are avoided, instead they are only used when a waypoint located there is reached or left.…
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Electricity consumption even more accurately
Charging of electric vehicles takes much longer than refueling a petrol or diesel vehicle, at least until now. Therefore, it is very important to accurately consider all the factors affecting the battery. In the new version of the PTV Developer Routing API V1.29.0 we provide two new features for a more detailed modelling of the electricity consumption.…
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Using break and rest more efficiently
As a driver you have to respect several legal regulations concerning the working hours. There are regulations to limit the driving time of heavy vehicles or more general to limit the working time valid for all workers. PTV Developer offers different presets from the EU and US to consider all these regulations.…
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Rain or shine? We consider it!
The operating range of electric vehicles is not only affected by its own properties like the battery capacity or the weight, but also by external factors such as temperature and weather conditions. Up to now, the Routing API of PTV Developer provides the possibility to set current weather data at each waypoint, which is considered for calculating electricity consumption.…
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The future of Urban Logistics
We are excited to announce the launch of our new OpenStreetMap (OSM) services in PTV Developer!
These services are designed to meet the growing demands of urban logistics, particularly with the integration of cargo bikes.…
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New emission factors for ISO 14083
Emission reporting is vital for tracking and reducing greenhouse gases, supporting regulatory compliance and building trust with stakeholders. With the Routing API of PTV Developer you can choose between several standards (ISO 14083, EN 16258, French CO2e Decree) depending on your needs.…