Estrategia de manejo para minimizar el consumo de combustible de un vehículo liviano con motor de combustión interna en un circuito urbano dentro de la ciudad de Quito

Abstract

The current research is based on the study of fuel con- sumption applying an experimental method involving two driving styles and considering three suggestions regarding to efficient driving practices. This study involves a conventional driving style without any type of rule or parameter to be pursued and the other that encompasses an efficient driving style in the city of Quito. Its aim is to compare the fuel consumption of every driving style in order to establish which style will provide a more representative fuel saving option. The established route will enclose to an urban zone in the Metropolitan District of Quito. The chosen test- ing fuel was Extra Gasoline of 87 octanes distributed by a Primax Gas Station. The vehicle used was a KIA PICANTO 2022, 1.0 L since it is one of the most sold vehicles. For the analysis of fuel consumption, a Konnwei BT 3.0 scanner, along with the application of “Torque Pro” and a smart phone were utilized. The obtained results of this study showed that by using an efficient driving style, the 34% of fuel saving was achieved which means that it was possible to economize the total amount of $ 149,65.