Metaheuristics for energy-efficient data routing in vehicular networks
by Jamal Toutouh; Enrique Alba
International Journal of Metaheuristics (IJMHEUR), Vol. 4, No. 1, 2015

Abstract: Vehicular ad hoc networks provide a unique platform for information exchange between road users (drivers and pedestrians) and roadside infrastructure elements. The very necessary attempt to reduce global energy consumption and CO₂ emissions and the limited battery life of electric vehicles have led researchers to add power-aware requirements to the design of new communication architectures and protocols. This article analyses the use of an intelligent automatic approach based on metaheuristics to achieve energy-efficient communications in vehicular networks by designing an energy-aware routing protocol. The experimental analysis shows that our proposal enables significant energy savings of up to 50% in urban environments, without a noticeable degradation in the performance of communications.

Online publication date: Thu, 17-Sep-2015

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