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RH77 · 10-10-2008, 03:07 AM

I know, the title seems like nonsense -- but Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have identified trends in driver traffic decisions that mimic network data movement. The phenomenon is akin to Braess' Paradox, which is described in WIRED.com's blog network.

My biggest question is the performance of FE vs. route choice. Is there an instance where you have outsmarted other drivers and taken the road less traveled and achieved better fuel consumption?

(Take note that the term Fuel Consumption is used in the inquiry. It is possible to attain better overall FE with route choice, but end up actually using more fuel in the process.)

RH77

10-10-2008, 03:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
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