Development of the road analysis system to provide the fuel efficiency awareness in the vehicles

Year 2017, Volume: 1 Special Issue, 6 - 9, 25.12.2017

HARUN Sümbül , Ahmet Böğrek

Abstract

Damaged
roads, speed bumps and potholes are quite annoying for drivers. Bad roads that
damage the suspension system can cause accidents as well as damage to cars. In
this study acceleration-deceleration parameters of vehicles are measured by
using mems based accelerometer depending on the road condition. In this way,
the driving characteristics of the driver can be observed. After determining a
rating system based on classes of vehicle acceleration, drivers can be compared
their driving characteristics with this system. The vehicle drives can be
encouraged to use with low acceleration. When specified acceleration level is
exceeded, visual and audible warning system is activated and the driver is
alerted. The drivers are encouraged to use the vehicle with low-level
acceleration. It means leads to a reduced fuel consumption, reduced exhaust
emissions and longer life of the vehicle. For this aim, 7480 measured data
(2451for shock absorber test, 5029 for determining the barriers on the road)
were analyzed. The results were plotted and proved to be quite similar to each
other. So, the developed economic system could be an alternative to the test
methods used in the industry.

Keywords

Accelerometer, microprocessor, road analysis, shock absorber

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