International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vol 14, No 6: December 2024

Impact of start-stop systems on motorcycle fuel savings in urban traffic

Murga-Garcia, Kevin (Unknown)
Chacaltana-Silva, Rodrigo (Unknown)
Paiva-Peredo, Ernesto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Dec 2024

Abstract

The start/stop (S/S) system implemented in motorcycles aims primarily at fuel savings. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of this system in conditions of heavy traffic and traffic lights in Lima, using a virtual channel identifier (VCI) and a technical schedule. The detailed analysis covered critical aspects of the S/S system, the description of the route taken, and its segmentation to understand the number of stops and mileage. Speed limits, schedules, and measurement equipment were established, including the MICODUS-ORBD2 device and the VCI-Hero. The study included tests conducted with and without the MICODUS-ORBD2 device, recording times, distances, and fuel consumption. Data were collected with the S/S activated and deactivated, concluding the system achieves a 10.1% fuel saving. This finding provides valuable insights into understanding the system's effectiveness in actual traffic conditions and emphasizes the importance of maintaining key vehicle components to optimize S/S performance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJECE

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE, ISSN: 2088-8708, a SCOPUS indexed Journal, SNIP: 1.001; SJR: 0.296; CiteScore: 0.99; SJR & CiteScore Q2 on both of the Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science) is the official publication of the Institute of ...