Evaluating the effectiveness of eco-driving courses based on car-GPS tracking data in the itinerary tracking device to reduce fuel consumption of vehicles in urban areas

¹ Civil Engineering Faculty, University of Transport and Communications, Hanoi, Vietnam.
² Faculty of Urban Management, Hanoi Architectural University, Vietnam.

^* Corresponding author: manhdv@utc.edu.vn

Abstract

According to the current issue of resource shortage, the reduction of fuel consumption or using alternative energies which has an environmentally friendly effect is the priority of governments in many countries. Besides, many studies mentioned that driver behaviors play an essential role to reduce fuel use and decrease vehicle exhaust emissions. On the other hand, the carGPS tracking data in itinerary monitoring equipment is typically using in navigation, positioning, and vehicle management. Thus, this study aims to analyze the correlation between driver behaviors and fuel consumption based on the velocity, acceleration, fuel sensors data collected from car-GPS trackers device in association with Geographic Information System (GIS) to find out the solution to evaluate the effectiveness of ecodriving courses as well as assess the usability of using car-GPS tracking data from the GPS tracking device to analyze and adjust driver behavior in urban areas to save energy and protect the urban environment