Who doesn\u2019t enjoy the feeling of ultimate freedom, unlimited time and the beautiful scenery passing by during a road trip as seen in the movies? And what better way to accompany our journeys than with the perfect soundtrack? In this blog, we delve into fuel-powered melodies that have become synonymous with the road-tripping experience. But beyond their catchy tunes and sing-along choruses, there lies an intriguing connection to fuel consumption – a factor often overlooked when we set out on our road trips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simcenter Amesim release 2304 now includes the Route planning tool to assess vehicle performances not only on certification driving cycles, but also on real routes and traffic conditions. This (free) tool is part of the Driving Cycle Manager<\/a> App and can account for either trucks or cars route profiles, for traffic conditions, road signs, tolls, slope and tunnels making the route generation relatively accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve selected 5 of the best road-trip songs, planned the belonging route, and used an iconic Ford Mustang 1968 model for the trip to predict the fuel consumption of these songs. So, fasten your seatbelts, adjust the rearview mirror, and let’s embark on a melodic journey through the highways and byways and their unexpected connection to the fuel that propels our adventures forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Steppenwolf: \u2018Born to be Wild\u2019 (1968)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n