Analysis of traffic flow with mixed manual and semiautomated vehicles

摘要: The introduction of semiautomated vehicles designed to operate with manually driven is a realistic near-term objective. purpose this paper analyze the effects on traffic-flow characteristics and environment when automatic vehicle following capability (in same lane) together vehicles. We have shown that do not contribute slinky effect phenomenon lead manual performs smooth acceleration maneuvers. demonstrated help traffic flow by filtering response rapidly accelerating accurate speed tracking for passenger comfort reduces fuel consumption levels pollutants This reduction significant rapid using simulations pollution present in can be reduced during transients 28.5% 1.5%-60.6%, respectively, due presence 10% These environmental benefits are obtained without any adverse rates. Experiments actual used validate theoretical simulation results.