This paper environmentally evaluates the intelligent cruise control (ICC) system using a comprehensive modal emissions model that calculates vehicle emissions depending on its mode of operation, i.e., steady state cruise, acceleration/deceleration, etc. The ICC is designed to guarantee accurate speed and position tracking during "smooth" acceleration manoeuvres. As a consequence, fuel consumption and air pollution is reduced by 8.5% and 8.1%-18.4% respectively, due to the presence of 10% ICC vehicles during smooth acceleration manoeuvres. Furthermore, human factor considerations dictate that the response of an ICC vehicle should be smooth. As a result, improvements of the order of 28.5% and 1.5%-60.6% can be observed during rapid acceleration transients in fuel consumption and air pollution levels, respectively, due to the presence of 10% semi-automated vehicles. The data obtained are qualitatively valid and demonstrate the beneficial effect of ICC vehicles on air quality and fuel consumption.
Environmental evaluation of intelligent cruise control (ICC) vehicles
2000-01-01
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Environmental Evaluation of Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) Vehicles
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