Research Article

Fuel Efficiency by Coasting in the Vehicle

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(a) The engine speed obtained for the normal and revised conditions—the lower engine speed obtained by the revised algorithm. (b) The engine friction obtained for two conditions—the amount of friction losses is lower via revised algorithm. (c) Vehicle velocity during coasting—longer coasting duration achieved through the revised algorithm. (d) Longer distance covered by the revised algorithm during coasting. (e) Comparison of the fuel consumption rates. (f) Fuel consumption versus distance for two conditions.
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