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Additionally, the traditional whitenization equation is replaced by a difference equation. These modifications address the inherent structural and parameter defects of the original model.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The proposed model demonstrates superior performance in simulating and predicting coal consumption compared to other grey Verhulst models. When applied to Shandong Province, the model forecasts that coal consumption will continue to fluctuate within a certain range in the foreseeable future.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Originality\/value<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This paper introduces a new model derived from the traditional multivariate Verhulst model, offering an improved structure and enhanced modeling capabilities. 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