Reducing vehicle power and weight key to cutting emissions and fuel use.
The article discusses how driving patterns and vehicle design affect fuel consumption and emissions. Different mathematical models are used to analyze these factors. The study shows that reducing power and vehicle mass has a bigger impact on emissions and fuel usage than improving aerodynamics or reducing rolling resistance in city driving. Changing driving habits to increase average speed and reduce idling can significantly reduce pollutants and fuel consumption. The Australian test cycle underestimates emissions and fuel usage compared to actual driving conditions.