Integrated Approximate Dynamic Programming and Equivalent Consumption Minimization Strategy for Eco-Driving in a Connected and Automated Vehicle

This paper focuses on the velocity planning and energy management problems for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) with hybrid electric powertrains. The eco-driving problem is formulated in the spatial domain as a nonlinear dynamic optimization problem, in which information about the upcoming speed limits and road topography is assumed to be known a priori. To solve this problem, a novel Dynamic Programming (DP) based optimization method is proposed, in which a causal Equivalent Consumption Minimization Strategy (ECMS) is embedded. The underlying vehicle model to predict energy consumption over real-world routes is validated using experimental data. Further, a multi-layer hierarchical control architecture is proposed as a pathway to real-time implementation in a vehicle. The DP-ECMS algorithm is introduced for a long-horizon optimization problem, and then adapted for a receding horizon implementation using principles in Approximate Dynamic Programming (ADP). This computationally economical alternative to the traditional DP solution is then benchmarked and evaluated.

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