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Automotive Experiences
ISSN : 26156202     EISSN : 26156636     DOI : 10.31603/ae
Automotive experiences invite researchers to contribute ideas on the main scope of Emerging automotive technology and environmental issues; Efficiency (fuel, thermal and mechanical); Vehicle safety and driving comfort; Automotive industry and supporting materials; Vehicle maintenance and technical skills; and Transportation policies, systems, and road users behavior.
Articles 233 Documents
Modeling Causal Analysis of Crash Severity on Indonesian Toll Road Using Integrated Z-Score and Bayesian Network Framework Istiyanto, Bambang; Pratikso, Pratikso; Mudiyono, Rachmat; Nurrohman, Hafidz
Automotive Experiences Vol 9 No 1 (2026): Issue in Progress
Publisher : Automotive Laboratory of Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang in collaboration with Association of Indonesian Vocational Educators (AIVE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ae.15445

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Traffic crashes remain a critical safety challenge, with Indonesia experiencing 73,446 fatalities annually. This study develops an integrated Z-Score and Bayesian Network framework to analyze causal interactions between human and environmental factors influencing crash severity on toll roads. Z-Score analysis of 450 crash records (2022–2025) identified five statistically significant blackspot segments, with KM 430–431 exhibiting the highest concentration (Z = 4.036, n = 91). A Bayesian Network model constructed using K2 structure learning and Expectation-Maximization parameter estimation achieved 86.2% classification accuracy, surpassing previous international applications (78–82%). Conditional probability analysis revealed that straight-downhill segments exhibited 3.3-fold higher fatal crash probability than straight-level segments (0.083 vs. 0.025), while night-time conditions increased fatal risk by 57%. Sensitivity analysis demonstrated that crash type (weighted index = 0.282) and accident cause (0.214) exerted strongest influence on severity outcomes. Human error constituted 83% of crashes but showed moderate sensitivity, indicating that severe outcomes emerge from interactions between human factors and adverse conditions rather than isolated factors. Findings support prioritizing enhanced lighting and speed management on curved-downhill segments during night-time, alongside rear-end collision prevention strategies. This validated framework enables evidence based, proactive crash management and intervention prioritization for toll road safety in developing countries.
Integrated Examines of Hydrolyzers, Compression Ratio, Spark Plugs, and Ethanol Gasoline in Four Stroke Spark Ignition Engine for Potentially Application of Higher Ethanol Application Purwanto, Wawan; Koten, Hasan; Maksum, Hasan; Putra, Dwi Sudarno; Sahaq, Anang Baharuddin
Automotive Experiences Vol 9 No 1 (2026): Issue in Progress
Publisher : Automotive Laboratory of Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang in collaboration with Association of Indonesian Vocational Educators (AIVE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ae.15499

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Optimizing combustion parameters by incorporating alternative fuels and modifying the engine's mechanical properties is essential to improving the thermal efficiency and performance of modern internal combustion engines. This study examines the impact of HHO gas utilization, variations in compression ratios, various types of spark plugs, and ethanol gasoline blends on the torque and other characteristics of a 4-stroke fuel-injected single cylinder engine. Hydrogen is generated via electrolysis and used as a supplementary fuel. The Taguchi method was employed to create tests involving four variables: HHO percentage, compression ratio, spark plug type, and ethanol mixture. Testing occurred at 5000 RPM under a load of 1800 Watts. The findings indicated that the combination of 20% HHO, a compression ratio of 16.9:1, platinum spark plugs, and E-80 ethanol yielded optimal engine performance, with thermal efficiency reaching 60% at 7500 rpm. Moreover, the results of deposit content analysis after 50 hours of operation indicated that the ideal design produced fewer deposits than RON 92 gasoline.
Real-Time Surfactant-Free Emulsification of Plastic-Derived Diesel Oil: Combustion and Emission Characteristics Prabowo, Wargiantoro; Yahya, Wira Jazair; Ithnin, Ahmad Muhsin; Sugeng, Dhani Avianto; Anggoro, Trisno; Saputro, Frendy Rian; Rosyadi, Erlan
Automotive Experiences Vol 9 No 1 (2026): Issue in Progress
Publisher : Automotive Laboratory of Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang in collaboration with Association of Indonesian Vocational Educators (AIVE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ae.15504

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Plastic waste pyrolysis has emerged as a promising strategy for converting non-recyclable plastics into plastic-derived diesel oil (PDDO), providing a pathway for both waste valorization and alternative fuel production. However, the direct utilization of PDDO in diesel engines remains constrained by suboptimal combustion behaviour and elevated exhaust emissions. While real-time non-surfactant emulsion fuel supply systems (RTES) have been widely investigated for conventional diesel fuels, their application to PDDO has not yet been systematically evaluated in engine operation. This study presents the first implementation of a real-time non-surfactant emulsification system to generate surfactant-free water-in-PDDO emulsions containing 5–15% water by volume. Engine performance and exhaust emissions were experimentally assessed using a 4.5 kW single-cylinder compression-ignition generator at low and high loads. The results indicate that controlled water addition modifies combustion behaviour by improving spray atomization and secondary droplet breakup associated with micro-explosion phenomena. Among the tested blends, the 15% water emulsion (EPO15) provided the most balanced performance, improving brake thermal efficiency by 6.48% while reducing NOx emissions by up to 47.06% compared with the baseline fuel. Exhaust gas temperature was consistently reduced, without substantial deterioration in fuel consumption. These findings demonstrate that RTES can enhance the combustion and emission characteristics of PDDO, supporting its potential application in small-scale compression ignition engine systems.