ECOSM Conference, Review of Optimal Design Strategies for HEVSilvas Emilia
This paper presents an overview of the
existing approaches and algorithms used for optimal design of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). It also
includes an introduction in various hybrid topologies and examples from different transportation sectors.
NREL Drive cycle data focused tools- matching the right tech to the right appCALSTART
NREL is a national laboratory operated by the Department of Energy that focuses on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The presentation discusses tools developed by NREL to help fleets and manufacturers evaluate vehicle technology options based on real-world drive cycle data. These include Fleet DNA, a database of vocational vehicle usage data; DRIVE, which analyzes fleet data to characterize drive cycles; and FASTSim, which simulates technology performance given specific duty cycles to identify the best options. The tools are intended to facilitate more informed decisions when matching vehicle technologies to operational needs.
New high speed railway company in South Korea successfully tested increasing train speeds from 60km/h to 310km/h through a series of comprehensive tests of facilities and rolling stock. This included tests of stability and performance at high speeds, vibration levels, noise levels, power transmission, signaling, and telecommunications. The tests verified that all aspects met standards and similar performance to existing high speed lines. The new line will connect other rail lines but future challenges include further integrating different rail operators and services, as well as increasing consumer options through variable fares.
This document analyzes and optimizes the Omaha bike sharing system. Data from over 27,000 rides between 31 stations was analyzed to develop techniques for rebalancing bikes between stations and identifying locations for new stations. Integer and heuristic optimization methods were used to determine efficient truck routes for rebalancing bikes so each station has the optimal number. The integer method yielded a shorter route than the heuristic, at 73km versus 109km. The analysis and optimization can help improve the bike sharing system.
05 Traffic Data Collection (Traffic Engineering هندسة المرور & Prof. Saad AlG...Hossam Shafiq I
This document discusses traffic data collection methods for a traffic engineering course. It covers the importance of continual traffic monitoring and data collection to understand and manage roadway systems. A variety of manual, semiautomated, and automated methods are described, including pneumatic tubes, radar and infrared detectors, video imaging, and interviews. The data collected is used for purposes like assessing system performance, justifying improvements, and establishing traffic patterns and trends over time.
Hatem Gacen is a 42-year-old mechanical engineer with over 10 years of experience in the automotive, oil & gas, and nuclear industries. He holds a PhD in mechanical engineering and specializes in numerical simulations, modeling, and calculations related to dynamics, vibration, acoustics, fatigue, and multi-body systems. Currently he is in charge of numerical simulations for powertrains at PSA Group, where he manages subcontracted calculation activities and performs simulations related to crank train dynamics, vibro-acoustics, and stop/start qualification.
Risk based, multi objective vehicle routing problem for hazardous materials: ...Valerio Cuneo
The paper analyses a practical case of study related to the distribution of fuels for the Total Erg Oil Company to the service stations located in the Province of Rome (Italy).
The problem is formulated as a capacitated vehicle routing problem with time windows, where several heuristic procedures have been tested, considering both static and dynamic travel times. With respect to the standard operational costs used typically, a multivariable objective function has been proposed which takes into account also a new risk index.
ECOSM Conference, Review of Optimal Design Strategies for HEVSilvas Emilia
This paper presents an overview of the
existing approaches and algorithms used for optimal design of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). It also
includes an introduction in various hybrid topologies and examples from different transportation sectors.
NREL Drive cycle data focused tools- matching the right tech to the right appCALSTART
NREL is a national laboratory operated by the Department of Energy that focuses on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The presentation discusses tools developed by NREL to help fleets and manufacturers evaluate vehicle technology options based on real-world drive cycle data. These include Fleet DNA, a database of vocational vehicle usage data; DRIVE, which analyzes fleet data to characterize drive cycles; and FASTSim, which simulates technology performance given specific duty cycles to identify the best options. The tools are intended to facilitate more informed decisions when matching vehicle technologies to operational needs.
New high speed railway company in South Korea successfully tested increasing train speeds from 60km/h to 310km/h through a series of comprehensive tests of facilities and rolling stock. This included tests of stability and performance at high speeds, vibration levels, noise levels, power transmission, signaling, and telecommunications. The tests verified that all aspects met standards and similar performance to existing high speed lines. The new line will connect other rail lines but future challenges include further integrating different rail operators and services, as well as increasing consumer options through variable fares.
This document analyzes and optimizes the Omaha bike sharing system. Data from over 27,000 rides between 31 stations was analyzed to develop techniques for rebalancing bikes between stations and identifying locations for new stations. Integer and heuristic optimization methods were used to determine efficient truck routes for rebalancing bikes so each station has the optimal number. The integer method yielded a shorter route than the heuristic, at 73km versus 109km. The analysis and optimization can help improve the bike sharing system.
05 Traffic Data Collection (Traffic Engineering هندسة المرور & Prof. Saad AlG...Hossam Shafiq I
This document discusses traffic data collection methods for a traffic engineering course. It covers the importance of continual traffic monitoring and data collection to understand and manage roadway systems. A variety of manual, semiautomated, and automated methods are described, including pneumatic tubes, radar and infrared detectors, video imaging, and interviews. The data collected is used for purposes like assessing system performance, justifying improvements, and establishing traffic patterns and trends over time.
Hatem Gacen is a 42-year-old mechanical engineer with over 10 years of experience in the automotive, oil & gas, and nuclear industries. He holds a PhD in mechanical engineering and specializes in numerical simulations, modeling, and calculations related to dynamics, vibration, acoustics, fatigue, and multi-body systems. Currently he is in charge of numerical simulations for powertrains at PSA Group, where he manages subcontracted calculation activities and performs simulations related to crank train dynamics, vibro-acoustics, and stop/start qualification.
Risk based, multi objective vehicle routing problem for hazardous materials: ...Valerio Cuneo
The paper analyses a practical case of study related to the distribution of fuels for the Total Erg Oil Company to the service stations located in the Province of Rome (Italy).
The problem is formulated as a capacitated vehicle routing problem with time windows, where several heuristic procedures have been tested, considering both static and dynamic travel times. With respect to the standard operational costs used typically, a multivariable objective function has been proposed which takes into account also a new risk index.
Presented by Dr John Nellthorp
http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/people/j.nellthorp
at The Railway Engineers Forum technical seminar ‘Rail Freight – The way forward’ on the 15th June 2015 held at the IET, followed by a Parliamentary reception on the House of Lords Terrace.
The document discusses the evolution of traffic modeling for the Newcastle Light Rail project in Newcastle, Australia. It summarizes how moving to a catenary-free, in-station charging system for the light rail vehicles required innovative modeling approaches to analyze impacts to traffic and ensure project requirements for journey times were achieved. Additional simulation runs and alternative output definitions were needed to obtain sufficient resolution and confidence in results given the technology changes. The modeling demonstrated acceptable traffic and light rail performance with the project.
Battery Powered and Hybrid Drive Opportunities in Heavy Duty, Large Capacity,...Newton Montano
Battery Powered and Hybrid Drive Opportunities in Heavy Duty, Large Capacity, People Mover Applications.
Electric and hybrid passenger vehicles are no longer a vision or a trend. Their increasing numbers in our roads today signify a change in the mobility space. Yet, commercial heavy-duty and off-road vehicles have the potential to exceed passenger vehicles adoption rates. The main reason is that commercial heavy-duty and off-road vehicles, in most cases, have a more predictable driving routes and duty cycles. Heavy Duty, Large Capacity, People Mover such of those designed and manufactured by Southern California based Trams International, benefit from extensive vehicle design experience proven by actual vehicle performance and constant heavy-duty usage. Trams International’s methodical application analysis is especially critical when implementing advanced vehicle electrification technologies. By defining, measuring and analyzing the vehicle application, Trams International establishes realistic vehicle performance which in turn also defines viable fleet financial models.
AITPM Conference Presentation Anthony JohnstoneJumpingJaq
The City of Perth conducted a cycle time study to investigate reducing cycle times at signals in the CBD to improve walkability without negatively impacting other road users. Stage 1 modeling found reducing cycle times to 120 seconds increased average private vehicle speeds by 12% and bus speeds by 13% while reducing pedestrian delay by 91 hours in AM and 86 hours in PM. Stage 2 implementation at trial sites saw cycle times reduced by up to 46% with similar travel time and pedestrian delay reductions as the model. The study demonstrated cycle time reductions can benefit pedestrians with minimal traffic impacts.
The document summarizes the acceleration page feature of the RC Crew Chief 2012 software which simulates straight line acceleration of two RC cars and allows comparison of their performance. It allows the user to input properties of each car like motor, battery, ESC and gearing. The results of the simulation like acceleration, speed, distance and motor current are displayed graphically for each car. It also shows the time to distance results and allows calculating properties like center of gravity, coil spring rate, anti-roll bar stiffness and gear ratio. The next set of features to be covered will be the motor, chassis, battery and ESC managers in RC Crew Chief 2012.
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES FOR 20% ETHANOL BLENDINGJohn Kingsley
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES FOR 20% ETHANOL BLENDING
Government of India (GoI) is proposed to develop infrastructure and storage facilities for 20% Ethanol dosing with MS as Gasoline, in addition to existing 10% Ethanol dosing with MS as Gasoline.
To achieve this there may be modification required in exciting facilities of terminal/depots.
We M/s. iFluids Engineering is leading Design Engineering consultant in India, shall study the existing facilities like storage tanks, unloading & loading piping and Pumps systems. Based on the study we will recommend Economical/Practically possible modifications that required in the facility to maintain 20% Ethanol dosing.
Electric vehicle modeling utilizing dc motor equations clay hearn - july 2010cahouser
This document describes the development of an electric vehicle model using DC motor equations and causal modeling techniques. The model accounts for transient vehicle dynamics and control constraints. It was developed using bond graphs and includes separate controllers for the motor field and armature currents. Simulation results for a route following task are presented and compared to a PSAT model. The full vehicle model will allow evaluation of control strategies and inclusion of additional constraints like thermal limits.
The document discusses the design and experimental validation of a vehicle suspension system. It aims to study and develop a test facility that can improve indoor vehicle suspension simulation testing using a quarter-car model. Previous researchers have experimentally tested quarter-car models on different road profiles and speeds, finding their experimental and theoretical results to be nearly the same. The objective of this work is to design and develop a quarter-car suspension test rig model and perform simulations on it. A suspension testing machine design was created in CATIA, though calculations still need to be verified through analysis software. A pneumatic suspension system was also proposed but may increase machine costs.
01 Introduction (Traffic Engineering هندسة المرور & Prof. Saad AlGadhi)Hossam Shafiq I
This document provides an overview of the CE 436: Traffic Engineering course taught by Prof. Saad AlGadhi at King Saud University. The course covers fundamentals of traffic engineering, including data collection, analysis, facility design, traffic control, and operations. Grading is based on attendance, homework, projects, exams. The course introduces concepts like traffic studies, performance measurement, transportation demand modeling, and emerging topics like intelligent transportation systems. The goal is for students to learn quantitative techniques to evaluate and design signalized intersections.
(Slides) A Technique for Information Sharing using Inter-Vehicle Communicatio...Naoki Shibata
Shinkawa, T., Terauchi, T., Kitani, T., Shibata, N., Yasumoto, K., Ito, M. and Higashino, T.: A Technique for Information Sharing using Inter-Vehicle Communication with Message Ferrying, International Workshop on Future Mobile and Ubiquitous Information Technologies (FMUIT'06).
http://mimi.naist.jp/~yasumoto/papers/FMUIT2006-shinkawa.pdf
In this paper, we propose a method to realize traffic information
sharing among cars using inter-vehicle communication.
When traffic information on a target area is retained
by ordinary cars near the area, the information may be lost
when the density of cars becomes low. In our method, we
use the message ferrying technique together with the neighboring
broadcast to mitigate this problem. We use buses
which travel through regular routes as ferries. We let buses
maintain the traffic information statistics in each area received
from its neighboring cars. We implemented the proposed
system, and conducted performance evaluation using
traffic simulator NETSTREAM. As a result, we have confirmed
that the proposed method can achieve better performance
than using only neighboring broadcast.
Joe Dodds - Alcohol Consumption on Mode ChoiceJoseph Chow
This document summarizes a study that used a multinomial logit model to analyze the effect of alcohol consumption on transportation mode choice in New York City. The study found that the probability of taking public transit or walking decreased with increased alcohol consumption, while the probability of taking a taxi or ride-hailing service increased. The models showed good prediction capabilities. The results suggest opportunities for partnerships between public transit agencies and ride-hailing services to provide transportation alternatives on nights and weekends.
TDM and Transportation Infrastructure: An Essential Part of Any Master PlanHarvard Campus Services
TDM and Transportation Infrastructure: An Essential Part of Any Master Plan,” by Director of Transportation Services, John Nolan. Presented at the Meeting of the Minds conference at the University of Rochester, July, 2008.
Pradipta Banik Dip conducted a traffic volume study at the intersection of Panthapath and Russel Square roads in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The objectives were to determine vehicle composition, service flow rates, and average daily traffic. Data was collected manually on March 23rd between 8am-12pm. Analysis found cars comprised 49% of traffic from Panthapath to Russel Square and 52.1% from Russel Square to Panthapath. Average daily traffic was higher from Russel Square to Panthapath. Peak traffic hours were 10:30-11:30am and 11:30-12:30pm. Limitations included a lack of modern counting instruments and unreliable manual counting methods.
09 Parking Studies (Traffic Engineering هندسة المرور & Prof. Saad AlGadhi)Hossam Shafiq I
This document discusses parking studies and characteristics. It covers four key topics: parking supply needs, parking generation rates, parking studies including accumulation and duration, and parking facility design. Parking supply needs depend on land use type and density as well as public transportation access. Parking generation rates relate occupied parking spaces to development size based on ITE data. Parking studies use methods like license plate surveys to collect data on accumulation, duration, and turnover. Parking facility design aims to provide convenient, efficient, and secure parking while minimizing costs and impacts.
"A big data approach for investigating the performance of road infrastructure...TRUSS ITN
“Using truck sensors for road pavement performance investigation” is a research project within TRUSS, an innovative training network funded from the EU under the Horizon 2020 programme. The project aims at assessing the impact of the condition of the road pavement unevenness and macrotexture, on the fuel consumption of trucks to reduce uncertainty in the framework of life-cycle assessment of road pavements. In the past, several studies claimed that a road pavement in poor condition can affect the fuel consumption of road vehicles. However, these conclusions are based just on tests performed on a selection of road segments using a few vehicles and this may not be representative of real conditions. That leaves uncertainty in the topic and it does not allow road mangers to review the current road maintenance strategies that could otherwise help in reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions from the road transport industry. The project investigated an alternative approach that considers large quantities of data from standard sensors installed on trucks combined with information in the database of road agencies that includes measurements of the conditions of the road network. In particular, using advanced regression techniques, a fuel consumption model that can take into consideration these effects has been developed. The paper presents a summary of the findings of the project, it highlights implications for road asset management and the road maintenance strategies and discusses advantages and limitations of the approach used, pointing out possible improvements and future work.
Dynamic Fleet Sizing Problem for an E-Scooter Valet ServiceJoseph Chow
This document proposes a dynamic fleet sizing algorithm for an e-scooter valet service. It outlines using Citi Bike trip data to analyze demand trends and prepare the data spatially. It then describes using Clarke-Wright's method to determine the optimal fleet size based on hourly demand. Route generation is done using Google OR-Tools' CVRP algorithm. Results show the dynamic fleet model accurately predicts vehicle needs and has comparable mileage to static fleets. A cost-benefit analysis finds the proposed model has lower costs than Citi Bike. Additional areas for exploration are also identified.
The C-MACC Power Research Group is focused on researching and developing advanced power and propulsion technologies. Their work includes developing more efficient electric propulsion systems for aircraft and electric vehicles through improvements to electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal management technologies. The group's goal is to enable new capabilities for electric aircraft and vehicles through more powerful, reliable, and energy dense power and propulsion solutions.
The document summarizes an optimization program that airlines can use to determine the right freight capacity, operating frequency, and fleet positioning to minimize costs and maximize profits. The program takes in data on routes, yields, demands, and costs. It then runs integer programming models and U-curve techniques to find the optimum solution. A case study on Yemenia airline shows how the program can determine the best aircraft types for its network and maximize profits on a multi-stop route from Sana'a to Singapore.
Under JST RISTEX S3FIRE program, we are trying to implement Smart Access Vehicle (SAV) Service in Hakodate. The project adopts the method of service science loop - the repeated cycle of observation, design and implementation. In this paper we report the completion of its first cycle, and discuss how the cycle improved our initial design. We first conducted person trip research in Hakodate. We chose 20 candidates of various age and occupation, and recorded their everyday movements for four months. We then analyzed the result and made a person trip model. The model was then fed into our multi-agent simulator for Hakodate public transportation system. We conducted a small field test with five vehicles for one week. The most significant achievement is that we confirmed that our design of SAV system works. We succeeded in automatically dispatching five vehicles for eleven hours without any significant trouble or human supervision.
Cranfield University has extensive expertise in developing low carbon vehicles through research on hybrid and electric vehicle design, alternative fuels like hydrogen, lightweight materials, and analyzing human factors like safe and efficient driving. This work includes projects on electric sports cars, fuel cell vehicles, and technologies to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Cranfield partners with automotive companies and works to provide education and training related to advancing sustainable transportation.
Electrification: Towards a Sustainable Future for our Transportation SystemRGSAdmin
This document discusses the benefits of electrifying transportation systems to create a more sustainable future. Some key points include:
- Electrification can reduce transportation's impacts like air pollution and petroleum use by 50-90% and lower total costs by 50%.
- The Center for Sustainable Electrified Transportation (SELECT) is working on demonstrations and research to advance vehicle and infrastructure integration like extending battery range by 50% and developing electrified roadways.
- Field trials of electrified roadways are happening in the UK and South Korea to eliminate range anxiety by enabling wireless in-motion charging of electric vehicles.
Presented by Dr John Nellthorp
http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/people/j.nellthorp
at The Railway Engineers Forum technical seminar ‘Rail Freight – The way forward’ on the 15th June 2015 held at the IET, followed by a Parliamentary reception on the House of Lords Terrace.
The document discusses the evolution of traffic modeling for the Newcastle Light Rail project in Newcastle, Australia. It summarizes how moving to a catenary-free, in-station charging system for the light rail vehicles required innovative modeling approaches to analyze impacts to traffic and ensure project requirements for journey times were achieved. Additional simulation runs and alternative output definitions were needed to obtain sufficient resolution and confidence in results given the technology changes. The modeling demonstrated acceptable traffic and light rail performance with the project.
Battery Powered and Hybrid Drive Opportunities in Heavy Duty, Large Capacity,...Newton Montano
Battery Powered and Hybrid Drive Opportunities in Heavy Duty, Large Capacity, People Mover Applications.
Electric and hybrid passenger vehicles are no longer a vision or a trend. Their increasing numbers in our roads today signify a change in the mobility space. Yet, commercial heavy-duty and off-road vehicles have the potential to exceed passenger vehicles adoption rates. The main reason is that commercial heavy-duty and off-road vehicles, in most cases, have a more predictable driving routes and duty cycles. Heavy Duty, Large Capacity, People Mover such of those designed and manufactured by Southern California based Trams International, benefit from extensive vehicle design experience proven by actual vehicle performance and constant heavy-duty usage. Trams International’s methodical application analysis is especially critical when implementing advanced vehicle electrification technologies. By defining, measuring and analyzing the vehicle application, Trams International establishes realistic vehicle performance which in turn also defines viable fleet financial models.
AITPM Conference Presentation Anthony JohnstoneJumpingJaq
The City of Perth conducted a cycle time study to investigate reducing cycle times at signals in the CBD to improve walkability without negatively impacting other road users. Stage 1 modeling found reducing cycle times to 120 seconds increased average private vehicle speeds by 12% and bus speeds by 13% while reducing pedestrian delay by 91 hours in AM and 86 hours in PM. Stage 2 implementation at trial sites saw cycle times reduced by up to 46% with similar travel time and pedestrian delay reductions as the model. The study demonstrated cycle time reductions can benefit pedestrians with minimal traffic impacts.
The document summarizes the acceleration page feature of the RC Crew Chief 2012 software which simulates straight line acceleration of two RC cars and allows comparison of their performance. It allows the user to input properties of each car like motor, battery, ESC and gearing. The results of the simulation like acceleration, speed, distance and motor current are displayed graphically for each car. It also shows the time to distance results and allows calculating properties like center of gravity, coil spring rate, anti-roll bar stiffness and gear ratio. The next set of features to be covered will be the motor, chassis, battery and ESC managers in RC Crew Chief 2012.
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES FOR 20% ETHANOL BLENDINGJohn Kingsley
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES FOR 20% ETHANOL BLENDING
Government of India (GoI) is proposed to develop infrastructure and storage facilities for 20% Ethanol dosing with MS as Gasoline, in addition to existing 10% Ethanol dosing with MS as Gasoline.
To achieve this there may be modification required in exciting facilities of terminal/depots.
We M/s. iFluids Engineering is leading Design Engineering consultant in India, shall study the existing facilities like storage tanks, unloading & loading piping and Pumps systems. Based on the study we will recommend Economical/Practically possible modifications that required in the facility to maintain 20% Ethanol dosing.
Electric vehicle modeling utilizing dc motor equations clay hearn - july 2010cahouser
This document describes the development of an electric vehicle model using DC motor equations and causal modeling techniques. The model accounts for transient vehicle dynamics and control constraints. It was developed using bond graphs and includes separate controllers for the motor field and armature currents. Simulation results for a route following task are presented and compared to a PSAT model. The full vehicle model will allow evaluation of control strategies and inclusion of additional constraints like thermal limits.
The document discusses the design and experimental validation of a vehicle suspension system. It aims to study and develop a test facility that can improve indoor vehicle suspension simulation testing using a quarter-car model. Previous researchers have experimentally tested quarter-car models on different road profiles and speeds, finding their experimental and theoretical results to be nearly the same. The objective of this work is to design and develop a quarter-car suspension test rig model and perform simulations on it. A suspension testing machine design was created in CATIA, though calculations still need to be verified through analysis software. A pneumatic suspension system was also proposed but may increase machine costs.
01 Introduction (Traffic Engineering هندسة المرور & Prof. Saad AlGadhi)Hossam Shafiq I
This document provides an overview of the CE 436: Traffic Engineering course taught by Prof. Saad AlGadhi at King Saud University. The course covers fundamentals of traffic engineering, including data collection, analysis, facility design, traffic control, and operations. Grading is based on attendance, homework, projects, exams. The course introduces concepts like traffic studies, performance measurement, transportation demand modeling, and emerging topics like intelligent transportation systems. The goal is for students to learn quantitative techniques to evaluate and design signalized intersections.
(Slides) A Technique for Information Sharing using Inter-Vehicle Communicatio...Naoki Shibata
Shinkawa, T., Terauchi, T., Kitani, T., Shibata, N., Yasumoto, K., Ito, M. and Higashino, T.: A Technique for Information Sharing using Inter-Vehicle Communication with Message Ferrying, International Workshop on Future Mobile and Ubiquitous Information Technologies (FMUIT'06).
http://mimi.naist.jp/~yasumoto/papers/FMUIT2006-shinkawa.pdf
In this paper, we propose a method to realize traffic information
sharing among cars using inter-vehicle communication.
When traffic information on a target area is retained
by ordinary cars near the area, the information may be lost
when the density of cars becomes low. In our method, we
use the message ferrying technique together with the neighboring
broadcast to mitigate this problem. We use buses
which travel through regular routes as ferries. We let buses
maintain the traffic information statistics in each area received
from its neighboring cars. We implemented the proposed
system, and conducted performance evaluation using
traffic simulator NETSTREAM. As a result, we have confirmed
that the proposed method can achieve better performance
than using only neighboring broadcast.
Joe Dodds - Alcohol Consumption on Mode ChoiceJoseph Chow
This document summarizes a study that used a multinomial logit model to analyze the effect of alcohol consumption on transportation mode choice in New York City. The study found that the probability of taking public transit or walking decreased with increased alcohol consumption, while the probability of taking a taxi or ride-hailing service increased. The models showed good prediction capabilities. The results suggest opportunities for partnerships between public transit agencies and ride-hailing services to provide transportation alternatives on nights and weekends.
TDM and Transportation Infrastructure: An Essential Part of Any Master PlanHarvard Campus Services
TDM and Transportation Infrastructure: An Essential Part of Any Master Plan,” by Director of Transportation Services, John Nolan. Presented at the Meeting of the Minds conference at the University of Rochester, July, 2008.
Pradipta Banik Dip conducted a traffic volume study at the intersection of Panthapath and Russel Square roads in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The objectives were to determine vehicle composition, service flow rates, and average daily traffic. Data was collected manually on March 23rd between 8am-12pm. Analysis found cars comprised 49% of traffic from Panthapath to Russel Square and 52.1% from Russel Square to Panthapath. Average daily traffic was higher from Russel Square to Panthapath. Peak traffic hours were 10:30-11:30am and 11:30-12:30pm. Limitations included a lack of modern counting instruments and unreliable manual counting methods.
09 Parking Studies (Traffic Engineering هندسة المرور & Prof. Saad AlGadhi)Hossam Shafiq I
This document discusses parking studies and characteristics. It covers four key topics: parking supply needs, parking generation rates, parking studies including accumulation and duration, and parking facility design. Parking supply needs depend on land use type and density as well as public transportation access. Parking generation rates relate occupied parking spaces to development size based on ITE data. Parking studies use methods like license plate surveys to collect data on accumulation, duration, and turnover. Parking facility design aims to provide convenient, efficient, and secure parking while minimizing costs and impacts.
"A big data approach for investigating the performance of road infrastructure...TRUSS ITN
“Using truck sensors for road pavement performance investigation” is a research project within TRUSS, an innovative training network funded from the EU under the Horizon 2020 programme. The project aims at assessing the impact of the condition of the road pavement unevenness and macrotexture, on the fuel consumption of trucks to reduce uncertainty in the framework of life-cycle assessment of road pavements. In the past, several studies claimed that a road pavement in poor condition can affect the fuel consumption of road vehicles. However, these conclusions are based just on tests performed on a selection of road segments using a few vehicles and this may not be representative of real conditions. That leaves uncertainty in the topic and it does not allow road mangers to review the current road maintenance strategies that could otherwise help in reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions from the road transport industry. The project investigated an alternative approach that considers large quantities of data from standard sensors installed on trucks combined with information in the database of road agencies that includes measurements of the conditions of the road network. In particular, using advanced regression techniques, a fuel consumption model that can take into consideration these effects has been developed. The paper presents a summary of the findings of the project, it highlights implications for road asset management and the road maintenance strategies and discusses advantages and limitations of the approach used, pointing out possible improvements and future work.
Dynamic Fleet Sizing Problem for an E-Scooter Valet ServiceJoseph Chow
This document proposes a dynamic fleet sizing algorithm for an e-scooter valet service. It outlines using Citi Bike trip data to analyze demand trends and prepare the data spatially. It then describes using Clarke-Wright's method to determine the optimal fleet size based on hourly demand. Route generation is done using Google OR-Tools' CVRP algorithm. Results show the dynamic fleet model accurately predicts vehicle needs and has comparable mileage to static fleets. A cost-benefit analysis finds the proposed model has lower costs than Citi Bike. Additional areas for exploration are also identified.
The C-MACC Power Research Group is focused on researching and developing advanced power and propulsion technologies. Their work includes developing more efficient electric propulsion systems for aircraft and electric vehicles through improvements to electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal management technologies. The group's goal is to enable new capabilities for electric aircraft and vehicles through more powerful, reliable, and energy dense power and propulsion solutions.
The document summarizes an optimization program that airlines can use to determine the right freight capacity, operating frequency, and fleet positioning to minimize costs and maximize profits. The program takes in data on routes, yields, demands, and costs. It then runs integer programming models and U-curve techniques to find the optimum solution. A case study on Yemenia airline shows how the program can determine the best aircraft types for its network and maximize profits on a multi-stop route from Sana'a to Singapore.
Under JST RISTEX S3FIRE program, we are trying to implement Smart Access Vehicle (SAV) Service in Hakodate. The project adopts the method of service science loop - the repeated cycle of observation, design and implementation. In this paper we report the completion of its first cycle, and discuss how the cycle improved our initial design. We first conducted person trip research in Hakodate. We chose 20 candidates of various age and occupation, and recorded their everyday movements for four months. We then analyzed the result and made a person trip model. The model was then fed into our multi-agent simulator for Hakodate public transportation system. We conducted a small field test with five vehicles for one week. The most significant achievement is that we confirmed that our design of SAV system works. We succeeded in automatically dispatching five vehicles for eleven hours without any significant trouble or human supervision.
Cranfield University has extensive expertise in developing low carbon vehicles through research on hybrid and electric vehicle design, alternative fuels like hydrogen, lightweight materials, and analyzing human factors like safe and efficient driving. This work includes projects on electric sports cars, fuel cell vehicles, and technologies to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Cranfield partners with automotive companies and works to provide education and training related to advancing sustainable transportation.
Electrification: Towards a Sustainable Future for our Transportation SystemRGSAdmin
This document discusses the benefits of electrifying transportation systems to create a more sustainable future. Some key points include:
- Electrification can reduce transportation's impacts like air pollution and petroleum use by 50-90% and lower total costs by 50%.
- The Center for Sustainable Electrified Transportation (SELECT) is working on demonstrations and research to advance vehicle and infrastructure integration like extending battery range by 50% and developing electrified roadways.
- Field trials of electrified roadways are happening in the UK and South Korea to eliminate range anxiety by enabling wireless in-motion charging of electric vehicles.
This document summarizes a workshop on heavy-duty fuel efficiency regulations held on April 29th, 2015. It provides an overview of ARAI, the Automotive Research Association of India, including their emission test facilities. It then discusses the status of fuel economy regulations in India, other countries, and at a global level. Highlights of the Indian emission standard IS 11921 are presented. Finally, it proposes a roadmap for developing heavy-duty vehicle fuel economy standards in India and lists existing heavy-duty vehicle testing facilities in the country.
How to get the most out of plugging in: Lessons from early adopters on how to...FleetCarma
This document provides information about a webinar on how to maximize the use of electric vehicles in a fleet. The webinar covers case studies of fleets that have successfully utilized electric vehicles, real-world data on how internal combustion engine vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles are used in fleets on a daily basis, and how increased electric vehicle utilization can reduce the payback period on the upfront premium of electric vehicles. The webinar concludes with lessons and tips from early adopters on effectively integrating electric vehicles into a fleet.
Advanced technologies can significantly improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Direct injection, cylinder deactivation, turbocharging and valve timing improve engine efficiency by 1-8%. Additional transmission gears and continuously variable transmissions improve efficiency by 2-4%. Hybrid technologies like start-stop systems, mild hybrids and full hybrids provide efficiency improvements of 2-35%. Reducing vehicle weight and using low rolling resistance tires each improve efficiency 1-3%. Future technologies may further boost efficiency but have not been widely commercialized.
The document discusses vehicle performance parameters and testing. It describes key parameters like fuel economy, acceleration, top speed, braking performance and how they are evaluated. Fuel economy depends on the engine, transmission, vehicle weight and aerodynamics. It is important to operate engines at lower speeds and higher torques for better efficiency. Acceleration can be calculated based on vehicle thrust and resistance. Top speed tests are conducted on a level surface. Braking performance considers factors like braking forces, load transfer during braking and ideal braking force distribution.
Presentation on BS VI catalytic convertor.pptxKumarMurari5
Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emission standards will significantly reduce emissions from vehicles in India starting in 2020. This will be achieved through technologies like catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters, and selective catalytic reduction systems fitted to vehicles. Catalytic converters convert harmful exhaust gases like carbon monoxide, unburnt hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides into less harmful gases through chemical reactions. There are two main types: three-way catalytic converters that treat all three pollutants, and two-way catalytic converters that treat carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Catalytic converters have been very effective at reducing vehicle emissions globally.
The document outlines plans to develop a solar powered car with the objectives of utilizing renewable energy, achieving a speed of 30 km/hr, and using locally sourced materials. It discusses the problems of fossil fuel usage like pollution and global warming, justifying the need for alternative energy sources in transportation. The introduction provides background on the automotive industry's dependence on fossil fuels and research into renewable technologies like solar power. The materials and methods section describes the basic components of a solar powered car including photovoltaic arrays, electric motor, battery bank, and light frame.
The Centre for Future Clean Mobility at the University of Exeter is innovating technology for the second wave of electrification; such as large, complex and demanding vehicles and vessels currently using hydrocarbon fuels.
In this webinar, recorded on 6th May 2021, you will hear more about how the Centre for Future Clean Mobility is developing new zero emissions and hybrid electric powertrains, as well as integrating these into existing or new vehicles and vessels. Additionally, you will learn ore about how the Centre is adding value for partners by helpign develop supply chains, customers and their business systes to ensure the clean powertrains work for their businesses.
The document describes a project to convert a conventional two-stroke spark ignition engine to run on compressed air. The project aims to develop a zero-pollution compressed air powered engine (CAPE) as an alternative energy solution. A literature review found previous research and commercial examples of CAPE technology. The design features of the project include modifications to the cylinder head, an electronic control system, and pneumatic circuit to control compressed air flow. Testing showed the CAPE produces power while eliminating pollution, with benefits of using only air, lower maintenance needs, and no fossil fuels. Future work may include multi-cylinder versions with improved air recirculation and higher torque.
ModulED. Next generation powertrains for electric vehiclesLeonardo ENERGY
Presentation of the final event for the three GV04 projects: ReFreeDrive, ModulED and Drivemode. Recordings available at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUFRNkTrB5O-38psbMgeWAvzXQ5QWzNsk.
ModulED aims at developing a new generation of modular electric engine based on buried-permanent magnet motor with reduced rare earth use, and electric drivetrain for various configurations of Full and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (including cost, environmental impact, efficiency, and mass manufacturing ready).
N Vijayprabhu has over 12 years of experience in automotive testing and prototype development. He has a diploma in mechanical engineering and qualifications in motor mechanics. He seeks an exciting career opportunity to utilize his strong technical skills in automotive testing, prototype builds, and product development. Currently employed as a manager of prototype builds and validation at Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, he has extensive experience leading projects involving electric vehicle development, conversion, testing, and benchmarking.
Comparative study of emission pollutants between BIM and VSP methods.AdithCR1
In order to determine the present condition at the junction various types of surveys such as road inventory survey, turning movement survey, spot speed analysis were conducted at existing intersection of the road and necessary data were collected for completing the project. The method used for calculating the emission rates of vehicle is VSP which is done for vehicle (passenger cars) manually. Modelling of roundabout is done which is based on the BIM system (VISSIM). Here initially the existing condition of the intersection is analysed for peak hour traffic flow, so based on the traffic simulation carried out in the software, emission rates are calculated and compared with the manually calculated emission rates. So the basic idea of this case study is to check the emission rates at the junction especially during peak hours and to check if the rate exists within n the standard emission rates so that the surrounding area isnt affected due to pollution caused by the moving vehicles.
1520 Sochi conference 2015 Round Table INNOVATIONS TMHJan C. Harder
This document discusses potential innovations to address declining rail car manufacturing markets. It proposes developing an ultra-lightweight cantilevered rail car design using carbon fiber that is over 50% lighter than steel variants. It also discusses implementing an energy measurement system and refurbishing locomotives to improve energy efficiency. Additionally, it considers hybridizing existing diesel locomotives with battery technologies to increase efficiency.
Electric Vehicles & Electric Utilities, Webinar Slides from FleetCarmaFleetCarma
View the recorded webinar here: http://www.fleetcarma.com/resources/vehicles-electric-utilities/
This webinar explores the way that electric utilities can work with electric vehicles to achieve the most benefit. The presenters discuss strategies and technologies to increase electric vehicle adoption within a utility's own fleet and in the service area.
SmartCEM Stakeholder Dissemination Event (Newcastle pilot site) 25th Septembe...YBRLtd
Presentations from the smartCEM Stakeholder Dissemination event (Newcastle pilot site), 25th September 2014.
Project consortium members: Newcastle University, Gateshead College, Hyperdrive, Charge Your Car
- The document discusses external aerodynamic analysis of heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation and wind tunnel testing.
- It aims to study the coefficient of drag of HCVs with different shapes and heights of wind deflectors. Three-dimensional models of the HCV are created in CATIA and analyzed in ANSYS-CFX to compare flow patterns and drag forces.
- The simulation results will be validated through subsonic wind tunnel testing of scaled physical models, which will also utilize smoke flow visualization and surface pressure distribution measurements.
Oak Ridge National Labs - Automotive / Electric Vehicle CapabilitiesForth
The document provides an overview of ORNL's automotive research capabilities across several areas:
1) It describes ORNL's research programs in electrification, efficient vehicles, alternative fuels, intelligent systems and new transportation technologies and processes.
2) Several key facilities are highlighted including a power electronics lab, vehicle systems integration lab, battery manufacturing facility, and manufacturing demonstration facility.
3) Specific projects involving neutron imaging of diesel particulate filters, high performance computing simulations, and development of a planar bond all power module and flux coupling motor without permanent magnets are summarized.
Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network: Batteries for RailKTN
Building on the successful launch of the Cross-Sector Battery Systems Innovation Network in late September 2020, this webinar series will look into the opportunities and trends for Batteries in Defence, Maritime and Rail. Each session will bring together experts looking at the supply and demand side for batteries, technical requirements and explore how these wide range of sectors can decarbonise through batteries.
Diesel Adaptation for the Toyota Prius Hybrid SystemV-Motech
A study about adapting a Diesel Engine into the Toyota Prius THS-IV generation in order to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption and meet the upcoming emissions requirements and regulations. The study also introduces different powertrain configurations like the Plug in Hybrid powertrain and a Turbocharged Gasoline Engine to have a better comparison among the different powertrain configurations.
Similar to Bath University, Powertrain & Vehicle Research Centre, Low Carbon Business Breakfast presentation Tuesday 17th March 2015, LCSW (20)
Nikki warned that we are increasing global CO2 emissions by 2-3ppm (parts per million) per year and our current emissions are at 411.21ppm. She stressed that with 450ppm being considered commensurate with 2°C, urgent action is needed.
Prof. Furong Li, Director, Centre for Sustainable Power Distribution, University of Bath, opened with an informative discussion entitled ‘From Economy of Scale to Economy of Flexibility – Low Carbon Opportunities’.
Oliver spoke about the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning from WPD’s role as a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to a Distribution System Operator (DSO).
Peter Dennis, Smart Grid Aggregation Analyst from Ecotricity, who discussed the impact of grid operators actions on trying to create a low carbon power environment.
Laura Zuluaga Cardona University of Bath Business university collaboration 14...The Future Economy Network
This document outlines various mechanisms for business-university collaboration, including those related to skills development, research and development, and innovation. It describes collaborative activities like student projects, knowledge transfer partnerships, contract research, collaborative research projects, and secondments that allow companies to access university resources, expertise, and students. It provides details on the purpose, partners involved, timescales, and typical costs for each mechanism. The goal is to unlock access to innovation and resources through collaborative partnerships between industry and academia.
Josie Gough Innovate UK Sustainability and Funding Opportunities low carbon i...The Future Economy Network
Josie Gough is the Regional Manager for South West England at Innovate UK. The document discusses Innovate UK's role in funding business-led innovation and connecting businesses to opportunities. It provides information on various Innovate UK funding programs such as the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, innovation loans, and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. The document also summarizes upcoming funding competitions focused on developing smart local energy systems and growing cities sustainably.
This document discusses whether buildings can be considered "evil" from an environmental perspective. It explores how buildings have improved in reducing carbon emissions over time as construction methods have advanced, but energy consumption in buildings has still failed to decrease due to factors like outdated building codes and a lack of post-occupancy evaluations. The document uses examples of energy use calculations and costs of green retrofits to examine why buildings continue to have a negative environmental impact through excessive energy usage. It ultimately revisits the question of whether buildings deserve the label of "evil" for knowingly harming the environment through high carbon emissions.
This document summarizes a workshop on low carbon buildings in the South West of England. It discusses how buildings account for a large portion of global energy usage and emissions, which is projected to increase significantly by 2050. The building sector provides great potential for cost-effective emissions reductions. It then provides examples of typical energy usage benchmarks for different building types and examines where the biggest opportunities for energy savings in buildings lie, such as lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and optimizing controls. Specific lighting and HVAC upgrade options are presented, typically resulting in energy reductions of 30-60% and 25-50% respectively.
The document discusses the benefits of maximizing reuse, including environmental benefits from reducing waste, social benefits from connecting with communities through reuse programs, reinforcing an organization's values to staff and clients, compliance with waste reduction regulations, and cost savings. It provides examples of schools the author has worked with on reuse programs and emphasizes that organizations should want to reuse materials rather than feeling they need to for compliance or cost reasons alone.
Paul albone future economy group quick wins and little things go green 21 nov 17The Future Economy Network
The document outlines a presentation on elements businesses need to examine. It will ask 3 questions over 8 minutes about revenue sources, objectives, and core improvement focus. The presentation will then ask questions about current performance, biggest issues and their impact, and processes. Mapping processes is suggested to interrogate, improve quality and efficiency, understand priorities, and gather real data to establish measures that drive behavior.
The document outlines 5 quick wins organizations can implement to reduce their environmental impact and IT energy consumption:
1. Implement communication and behavior change programs to encourage more sustainable practices.
2. Enable power management settings on devices to reduce energy used in idle states.
3. Optimize printer usage and replace older energy-inefficient models.
4. Consider environmental standards when procuring new IT equipment and services.
5. Migrate websites to green hosting providers that run on renewable energy.
Building the Infrastructure for Sustainable Energy Transition – Cornwall Ener...The Future Economy Network
Building the Infrastructure for Sustainable Energy Transition – Cornwall Energy Island Low Carbon Business Breakfast Wednesday 26th July 2017, Buro Happold, Bath
This document discusses greening workspaces using Skanska UK's Color PaletteTM framework. The Color PaletteTM consists of four levels - Green Business, Green Solutions, Green Flagship Projects, and Deep Green projects - representing increasing environmental performance. It provides examples of green building strategies like net zero energy, near zero carbon, sustainable materials selection, net zero water use, and generating no waste. Tips are given for understanding an organization's environmental impacts and identifying low-cost solutions for greening offices and workspaces. The document concludes with an interactive breakout session for discussing viable green initiatives within each level of the Color PaletteTM.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Whole Building Engineers on approaches to sustainable building design. It discusses how the company works to design highly efficient and sustainable buildings through a whole building approach. It also acknowledges the limitations of certification schemes and emphasizes setting clear sustainability aspirations and ensuring buildings meet operational targets through approaches like establishing an energy budget, soft landings, and monitoring after completion.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
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Who Am I?
Dr Chris Bannister
Mechanical Engineering Degree
PhD Automotive Engineering
– Vehicle Emissions Measurement
Associate Professor at University of Bath
– Sustainable Biofuels
– Diesel replacement fuels
– Vehicle performance and emissions
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Chassis Dynamometer
• Climatic control
• Emissions measurement
• Human Driver
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European Drive Cycle
• “New European Drive Cycle” or NEDC for short.
• Combination of two older cycles, the “Urban Drive
Cycle” (UDC) and the “Extra Urban Drive Cycle”
(EUDC).
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FTP75 Drive Cycle
• One of the US cycles is called the FTP75.
• This was an attempt to build a cycle from “real
world” driving habits.
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EU 6.2 Emission Legislation
• Reduced emissions limits
• Inclusion of “real world” driving
– Environmental
– Geographic
– Driver style / behaviour
– Weight
• Details not confirmed – but boundaries are
expected
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Centre for Low Emissions
Vehicle Research - CLEVeR
Bridging the gap between the lab and the real world
• This facility combines the ability to replicate on-road, real-
world driving scenarios with the experimental accuracy and
repeatability of the lab environment.
• £2.6M funding from EPSRC
• Facility will be unique within the UK
• Due to open end of Q2 2015
• Available for OEM’s, Universities and SME’s
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CLEVeR Facility Upgrades
4WD Dyno
Improved
Emissions
Capabilities
Wheel Torque
Transducers
ParticulatesRoad Fan &
Environmental Control
Battery Emulation
Robot Driver
CLEVeR
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Current Projects
• Precision measurement and RDE
• Advanced vehicle thermal management
• Effects of advanced lubricants
• Evaluating fuel performance under real world
driving conditions
• Hybrid vehicle development and driver
information systems
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Department of
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Thank you for Listening!
Dr Chris Bannister
Associate Professor in Automotive Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Bath
Bath BA2 7AY
Tel: 01225 384970
Email: C.D.Bannister@bath.ac.uk