Signal coordination scheme based on traffic emission

Ji, Yanjie; Hu, Bo; Hill, Graeme; Guo, Weihong; Blythe, PT; Gao, Liangpeng

doi:10.1049/iet-its.2014.0255

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“…Consequently, traffic efficiency and an adequate management of speed limits would reduce traffic-related pollution. Dynamic traffic management strategies like dynamic speed limits or congestion charging, aimed at ensuring a smooth and fluent driving, are already being applied [51,[116][117][118][119][120][121][122] and are expected to intensify with the introduction of AVs. AVs will also allow a robust and generalised application of eco-driving, consisting in providing vehicles with real-time advice regarding speed, acceleration, and deceleration levels and other driving parameters with the goal of optimising their energy consumption and emissions levels.…”

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Autonomous driving: a bird's eye view

Martínez-Díaz

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2018

IET Intelligent Transport Systems

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The introduction of autonomous vehicles (AV) will represent a milestone in the evolution of transportation and personal mobility. AVs are expected to significantly reduce accidents and congestion, while being economically and environmentally beneficial. However, many challenges must be overcome before reaching this ideal scenario. This study, which results from on-site visits to top research centres and a comprehensive literature review, provides an overall state-of-thepractice on the subject and identifies critical issues to succeed. For example, although most of the required technology is already available, ensuring the robustness of AVs under all boundary conditions is still a challenge. Additionally, the implementation of AVs must contribute to the environmental sustainability by promoting the usage of alternative energies and sustainable mobility patterns. Electric vehicles and sharing systems are suitable options, although both require some refinement to incentivise a broader range of customers. Other aspects could be more difficult to resolve and might even postpone the generalisation of automated driving. For instance, there is a need for cooperation and management strategies geared towards traffic efficiency. Also, for transportation and land-use planning to avoid negative territorial and economic impacts. Above all, safe and ethical behaviour rules must be agreed upon before AVs hit the road.

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