Essays about: "preview information"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the words preview information.

  1. 6. Fuel-Efficient Platooning Using Road Grade Preview Information

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för systemteknik

    Author : Sami Freiwat; Lukas Öhlund; [2015]
    Keywords : MPC; Model Predictive Control; Optimization problem; Linear programming; Quadratic Programming; MPC; Model Predictive Control; Optimeringsproblem; Linjär programmering; kvadratisk programmering;

    Abstract : Platooning is an interesting area which involve the possibility of decreasing the fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles. By reducing the inter-vehicle spacing in the platoon we can reduce air drag, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. READ MORE

  3. 7. Fuel-Efficient Platooning of Heavy Duty Vehicles through Road Topography Preview Information

    University essay from KTH/Reglerteknik

    Author : Lukas Bühler; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Road freight transport is a growing business and serves as a centerpiece of modern economics. Traffic congestions due to the increasing amount of vehicles, growing environmental problems due to CO2 emissions and rising fuel prizes create a vast demand for solutions to these global issues. READ MORE

  4. 8. Performance analysis of a grade estimation method by means of simulation

    University essay from KTH/Reglerteknik

    Author : Peter Ståhl; [2011]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Digital maps allow advanced driver assistance systems to adapt their behavior to the vehicle's surroundings. Preview grade information can be used in on-board functions of a heavy duty vehicle such as adaptive lighting, predictive cruise control and gearbox control. READ MORE