ECO-DRIVING DRIVER ADVISORY APPLICATION FOR CONNECTED VEHICLES

Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) leverage onboard sensing and external connectivity using Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies to "know" the upcoming operating environment with some degree of certainty, significantly narrowing prior information gaps. These technologies have been traditionally developed and used for driver assistance and safety but are now being used to operate the vehicle more efficiently [1–5]. The eco-driving algorithm, which leverages the data available through these streams, performs two key functions: (1) acceleration smoothing and (2) eco-approach and departure (Eco-AND) at signalized intersections. The algorithm uses information from neighboring vehicles and signalized intersections to calculate an energy-efficient speed trajectory. This paper presents the development of an Android-based driver advisory application that leverages cellular Internet connectivity and Traffic Technology Services (TTS) data [6], to perform Eco-AND at signalized intersections and discusses the potential for saving energy and time with the eco-driving algorithm.

Citation: P. Bhagdikar, S. Gankov, S. Rengarajan, J. Sarlashkar, S. Hotz, “Eco-Driving Driver Advisory Application for Connected Vehicles”, In Proceedings of the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium (GVSETS), NDIA, Novi, MI, Aug. 13-15, 2019.