Development of algorithms for commercial vehicle mass and road grade estimation
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DOI: 10.1007/s12239-017-0105-6
Abstract: Estimation algorithms for road slope angle and vehicle mass are presented for commercial vehicles. It is well known that vehicle weight and road grade significantly affect the longitudinal motion of a commercial vehicle. However, it… read more here.
Keywords: estimation; commercial vehicle; vehicle; road ... See more keywords
The impact of road grade on vehicle accelerations behavior, PM2.5 emissions, and dispersion modeling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.trd.2019.09.006
Abstract: Abstract This study explores the impact of road grade on the acceleration behavior of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty transit buses on arterials. A piecewise linear model was constructed to estimate the impact of grade on… read more here.
Keywords: grade; duty; road; acceleration ... See more keywords
The Optimal Road Grade Design for Minimizing Ground Vehicle Energy Consumption
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DOI: 10.3390/en10050700
Abstract: Reducing energy consumption of ground vehicles is a paramount pursuit in academia and industry. Even though the road infrastructural has a significant influence on vehicular fuel consumption, the majority of the R&D efforts are dedicated… read more here.
Keywords: energy; road; road grade; consumption ... See more keywords