Economic Connected Cruise Control of Electric CAVs using DHP

In this paper, a dual heuristic programming (DHP) scheme considering energy saving and driving comfort is presented for the economic connected cruise control (Eco-CCC) of electric connected automated vehicles (CAVs). First, the longitudinal dynamics of the vehicle platoon system are modeled, and the factors influencing the control objectives are analyzed. Then, a performance index function including the energy consumption economy of the CAV is established according to the energy consumption optimization objective. Finally, based on the DHP method, an Eco-CCC controller is designed to meet energy saving and riding comfort. Numerical simulation results validate the proposed controller.