The goal of this model is to be able to calculate the “efficiency score” or reward for each loop to determine which one to take. For each loop we want to determine a cost to benefit ratio based on the loop properties such as
Distance
Want to know how much the additional distance will increase our score.
Stop/Start Moments
Accelerating/ Decelerating from/to stop will have an effect on energy consumption so we need to look at how we can minimize this. This isn’t an additional variable it directly impacts our power expenditure amount. Some extra reasons for stopping could be; Railroad tracks, weather, pedestrian crosses, or other stop causes not specified.
Speed Limits
The speed limit of the current road will also have an effect on the power that we consume. We need to look at how much power will be consumed by the current speed limit but also the km/h increase to a different speed limit.
Turns and their Steepness (90 degree or 120 degree)
Turns will also have an effect on our score. Not only using more power they also give us more points:
Estimated Completion Time