Jun 04
A brief showcase of some of the recent achievements from members of the G-Active project: Built a low-cost device to collect naturalistic driving data Developed an adaptive driver model to represent real-world driver speed and acceleration choice Provides a framework to trade-off driver preferences, fuel consumption and emissions reduction Developed an intelligent air …
Sep 12
Eco-driving is a driving style that seeks to reduce overall fuel use and, as a consequence, subsequent greenhouse gas emissions (Barkenbus, 2010). Eco-driving has both a financial benefit to the driver, who has lower fuel expenditure and a positive environmental impact due to the reduced pollutants. Without feedback regarding eco-driving behaviours however, individuals quickly return …
Jul 06
Transport is the second highest source of greenhouse gases in the EU, and reducing this level of emissions is a key objective of the G-Active project. Whilst the quickest way to reduce transport related emissions is to not take car journeys, we can also significantly reduce emissions by altering driving style. By adopting eco-driving behaviours …
