Model predictive real-time controller for a low-consumption electric vehicle.

A complete benchmark designed for testing performances in terms of consumption of an electric vehicle is described. The vehicle under consideration is a prototype involved in the European Shell Eco-marathon race. A model is first obtained. Then, a low consumption driving strategy is derived. The tracking performances are tested on the electric Vir'Volt benchmark, wherein a Model Predictive real-time Controller has been implemented. The experimental results are detailed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]