Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
This study
introduces a machine learning-driven framework aimed at predicting the energy
efficiency of electric city buses, with the goal of enhancing operational
performance within public transit systems. At the core of this approach is a
custom-built dataset that closely reflects real-world operating conditions. It
encompasses features such as passenger volume, ambient temperature, HVAC usage,
auxiliary power consumption, and changes in elevation. The dataset undergoes
preprocessing and standardization before being used to train various regression
models. Among these, the Random Forest Regressor was selected as the optimal
model due to its high R² score and low Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE). The
resulting predictions, expressed in kilometers per kilowatt- hour (km/kWh),
provide valuable insights for stakeholders in managing costs, optimizing energy
usage, and planning routes. A user-friendly Flask web application integrates
the trained model, enabling real-time forecasting based on user inputs. This
comprehensive implementation highlights the real-world potential of machine
learning in supporting smart, energy-efficient management of electric bus
fleets.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 9, Special Issue of ICCIS-2025 May 2025 pp. 107-111
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