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Original research
OPTIMIZATION OF FUEL CONSUMPTION IN VEHICLES: IMPACTS ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRYPages 213-220
Abstract:
This study looked at some of the factors that affect the fuel consumption of vehicles. There are many factors such as proper tire pressure, clean air filter, total weight inside the compartment, idling, sudden acceleration and braking, using AC, changing the spark plugs etc. Taking care of all these factors can result in an increase in the fuel efficiency of the car. In this investigation, three cars, with different engine volumes and different makes, were chosen. Four parameters, namely, proper tire pressure, clean air filter, total weight, idling and their effect on fuel consumption were studied. The cars were driven inside the city under the real urban setting to find out whether altering these factors affect the fuel efficiency of the cars. In the second phase of the study, physical modifications like installing cold air intake, air dam, spoiler and diffuser were done. The results were collected to see if there is any improvement in fuel efficiency by using these modifications.
Keywords: Fuel consumption, tire pressure, aerodynamic modification, cold air intake, efficiency.
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Hassan Khurshid 
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