Essays about: "Francesco Mancino"

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  1. 1. An embedded model predictive controller for optimal truck driving

    University essay from KTH/Reglerteknik

    Author : Francesco Mancino; [2017]
    Keywords : embedded systems; heavy duty vehicle; model predictive controller; cruise control; dynamic programming.;

    Abstract : An embedded model predictive controller for velocity control of trucks is developed and tested. By using a simple model of a heavy duty vehicle and knowledge about the slope of the road ahead, the fuel consumption while traveling near a set speed is diminished by almost 1% on an example road compared to a rule based speed control system. READ MORE