Driver behavior in terms of fuel efficiency has traditionally not been measured, monitored, or regulated. With the advent of intelligent devices such as On-Board Diagnostics, driver behavior can be measured, and therefore monitored and regulated. A hybrid naturalistic controlled trial was conducted with heavy-duty vehicles in Delhi, India. The objectives of the study were to (a) ascertain whether vehicular design parameters were over-ridden through driver behavior and (b) assess the significance of driver behaviors that cause aggravated engine work. The results indicate that driver behavior that is generally not governed results in significant engine work and can be ameliorated through training interventions.
Mots clés : climate change|road transport|traffic-related air pollution|driver|iot
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