Sounds interesting -- I'm willing to participate. Will send you email shortly.
Will you be able to share your research with us afterward?
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Originally Posted by richcmcilroy
As part of my research I am conducting a study to investigate an in-vehicle information presentation system that helps drivers to save fuel when they drive; though there are a number of 'ecometers' and fuel-efficiency support tools available in many different modern vehicles, their safety (in terms of distraction and workload) and their efficacy is mixed (as I'm sure everyone here is aware).
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Agreed. I suspect serious ecodrivers (those who actively monitor fuel economy while driving) could greatly improve safety with a head-up display.
I also wonder if directly observable numeric dashboard gauges are always the best route -- seems to me we could make use of auditory / tactile feedback too. Or something like an LED bar that is observable using peripheral vision while direct vision is aimed down the road.
Another key would be driver configurability -- ie. drivers will have differing opinions on what they deem to be intrusive feedback. The ability to shut something off is probably important.
Darin