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On-Board Fuel Consumption Meter Field Testing Results

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  • Peter Tapak

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 3, 812 19 Bratislava, Slovakia)

  • Michal Kocur

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 3, 812 19 Bratislava, Slovakia)

  • Juraj Matej

    (TESTEK, a.s., Authorized Technical Service for Technical Inspections of Vehicles, P.O. Box 42, 820 17 Bratislava, Slovakia)

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate and compare the fuel consumption data obtained from on-board fuel consumption meters (OBFCMs) from approximately 1000 vehicles through field testing. Furthermore, this research aims not only to compare the OBFCM readings but also to juxtapose them against the fuel consumption specifications provided by the respective vehicle manufacturers. To collect data, a cost-effective on-board diagnostics (OBD) reader and a user-friendly mobile app were employed, providing an accessible and efficient method for fuel consumption analysis. Field testing involved a diverse range of vehicles, covering various makes, models, and years of production. The OBCFM readings were recorded over a 9-month period, probably capturing a wide range of driving conditions and patterns. In order to ensure the reliability of the OBCFM readings, the fuel consumption measurements obtained from the manufacturers specifications were utilized as a reference benchmark. Preliminary data analysis indicates that there are noticeable variations in the fuel consumption data obtained from the OBCFM and the manufacturer specifications. These differences can be attributed to various factors. The novelty of the presented data lies in using a new feature implemented in EU cars since 2019. The study capitalizes on this feature, allowing for the collection of data from a broad spectrum of vehicles throughout the country under genuine driving conditions.

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  • Peter Tapak & Michal Kocur & Juraj Matej, 2023. "On-Board Fuel Consumption Meter Field Testing Results," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-14, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:19:p:6861-:d:1249871
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