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ECO-Driving Technology and Behavior Research for Heavy-Duty Trucks

项目名称：	ECO-Driving Technology and Behavior Research for Heavy-Duty Trucks
摘要：	Heavy-duty trucks are a critical component of the U.S. goods movement system; however, these trucks consume a large amount of fuel and emit significant pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions. The trucking industry is always looking for any measure to improve their operations and reduce fuel consumption, including improving how the truck is driven. In recent years, there has been a big push for promoting "eco-driving" mainly for light-duty vehicles as a cost-effective means of saving fuel and reducing CO₂. In general, eco-driving can be defined as fuel-efficient operation of a vehicle to achieve better fuel economy and lower tailpipe emissions while not compromising the safety of oneself and other road users. The core of eco-driving programs is to provide drivers with a variety of advice and feedback to reduce fuel consumption. The advice and feedback can be provided through various means including websites, classes or training, and in-vehicle driving feedback systems. Evaluations of eco-driving programs for light-duty vehicles in Europe and Asia have shown fuel economy improvements on the order of 5 to 15%]. To date, there have not been any significant studies addressing eco-driving for heavy-duty trucks. In this project, it is proposed to develop and evaluate heavy-duty truck eco-driving technology and to study the behavioral impact eco-driving may have on truck drivers. This truck-based eco-driving research will build upon University of California Riverside's (UCR) current research in eco-driving technology for light duty vehicles. This proposed work also pulls in the heavy-duty truck research being carried out by researchers at Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSC) and makes use of their recently acquired unique driving simulators. By combining these two neighboring research organizations (i.e., UCR and CSUSB), this valuable eco-driving study can be successfully carried out, providing important insight on how better fuel economy and lower CO₂ emissions can be achieved in the goods movement arena.
状态：	Completed
资金：	145413
资助组织：	California Department of Transportation<==>Research and Innovative Technology Administration
执行机构：	California State University, San Bernardino<==>University of California, Riverside
开始时间：	20120101
预计完成日期：	20130101
主题领域：	Energy；Freight Transportation；Highways；I15: Environment