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R.B. Singh, A. Micallef & J.J. Coils

Abstract

This paper discusses the development, application and implementation of FUELFAC, a computer model for the prediction of fuel consumption factors for the European vehicle fleet. FUELFAC calculates fuel consumption factors from input parameters which include vehicle speed, road type i.e. urban, rural or motorway (used for determining the length of trip associated with different driving cycles) and road geometry (e.g. slope), ambient temperature, vehicle fleet classification and signal phasing traffic flow details at road junctions (to model the different operational driving modes at signalised intersections). The model is designed to cater fo

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