Jonathan Fernando Saguay

Mr. Jonathan Fernando Saguay

Facultad de Mecánica, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 April 2025 in Sustainability
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Juan Carlos Almachi NacimbaJuan Carlos Almachi Nacimba
Juan Carlos Almachi Nacimba
Jonathan Fernando SaguayJonathan Fernando Saguay
Jonathan Fernando Saguay
EAEdwin Anrango
Edwin Anrango
ECEDGAR HERNAN CANDO
EDGAR HERNAN CANDO
SRSalvatore Reina
Salvatore Reina
A representative urban driving cycle was developed for Quito, Ecuador, using the K-Means clustering method. From 64 samples and 188,713 geospatial and speed data points, a 2870 s driving cycle was constructed to capture real-world traffic characteristics. Key parameters include an average speed of 22.68 km/h, acceleration and deceleration rates of 0.55 m/s2 and −0.57 m/s2, and a dwell time of 9.66%. Due to Quito’s linear urban development, where mobility is limited to north–south/south–north corridors, the driving cycle reflects frequent accelerations and decelerations along congested arterial roads. A comparative analysis with international driving cycles revealed that Quito’s traffic follows a unique pattern shaped by its geographic constraints. The HK cycle in China showed the greatest similarities, although differences in instantaneous speeds highlight the need for localized models. While this study primarily focuses on methodological robustness, the developed driving cycle provides a foundational dataset for future research on traffic flow optimization, emissions estimation, and sustainable urban mobility strategies. These insights contribute to data-driven decision-making for improving transportation efficiency and environmental impact assessment in cities with similar urban structures.