ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a speed advisory problem for a fleet of electric vehicles. It illustrates a basic model of power consumption in electric vehicles. Such a model will be required to formulate single utility functions that relate the travelling speed with the energy efficiency. The chapter describes the algorithm proposed in and adapts it to the specific scenario of interest and shows the efficacy and the performance of the proposed approach. Intelligent Speed Adaptation systems, often embedded as a component of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, have become a fundamental part of Intelligent Transportation Systems. They can often result in improved vehicle and pedestrian safety, a better utilization of the road network, and reduced emissions. Power consumption in an Electric Vehicle driving at a steady-state speed is caused by four main sources: aerodynamics, drivetrain, tires and ancillary systems.
