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In many complex systems, there is often a tension between the pressures of production and protection, but modern society increasingly expects an additional level of performance – protecting the environment. One of the key political and societal targets for the ecologically-friendly movement is the transport industry. The Foot-LITE project is an effort to encourage drivers to adopt safer and more fuel-efficient behaviours by providing feedback and advice on driving style. The work at Brunel University is focused on the ergonomics of the system – determining the driver behaviour parameters and designing an interface to optimise performance. In this paper, we describe a review of the literature on safe and fuel efficient driving. Ergonomics has proven itself in contributing to safety and performance, now it has an opportunity to contribute to the environment.
Author(s): Young MS, Birrell SA, Stanton NA, Thorpe N, Fowkes M
Editor(s): Bust, P.D.
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: Contemporary Ergonomics: Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Ergonomics (CE)
Year of Conference: 2008
Number of Volumes: 1
Pages: 749-754
Publisher: London: Taylor and Francis
Library holdings: Search Newcastle University Library for this item
ISBN: 9780415465755
