Characterization of driving patterns and development of a driving cycle in a military area

This study develops a gradient-sensitive driving cycle for vehicles in military areas with paved and unpaved roads over steep and undulating terrain. The methodology develops the driving cycle using micro-trips extracted from real-world data taking into account factors that affect fuel consumption. The accuracy of cycle depended on the root mean square error and information value.

► Vehicle emissions in a representative military area. ► Gradient-sensitive driving cycle is developed for paved and unpaved roads over steep and undulating terrain. ► The driving cycle is developed by taking into account important parameters that affect fuel consumption.