A Computer Program (VEHSIM) for Vehicle Fuel Economy and Performance Simulation (Automobiles and Light Trucks): Volume II: Users Guide

Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center;National Highway Traffic Safety Administration1981PDFTech ReportZub, Russell W.United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration. John A. Volpe National Transportation System CenterUnited States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUnited States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUnited StatesAutomobilesFuel consumptionLight trucksSimulationVehicle performanceMotor vehiclesAutomobilesVEHSIM (Computer program)DOT-TSC-NHTSA-81-23.IIDOT-HS-806-038This report presents an updated description of a vehicle simulation program, VEHSIM, which can determine the fuel economy and performance of a specified vehicle over a defined route as it executes a given driving schedule. Vehicle input accommodated by VEHSIM include accessories, engine, rear axle, converter, transmission, tires, aerodynamic drag coefficient, and shift logic. The report is comprised of four volumes. Volume I presents a description of the numerical approach and equations.136