Hybrid electric vehicles: Logged driving route can reduce energy consumption by 10 percent
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 19:00
in Physics & Chemistry
For long distance driving, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles use the internal combustion engine more than necessary. A new method has now been developed to make the car remember the commuter routes and thereby make optimal use of the battery. The strategy can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10 percent compared to conventional methods.