Expert-level automotive systems, connected vehicles, fleet management, telematics, ADAS, and automotive software
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from dataclasses import dataclass
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from typing import List, Optional
from decimal import Decimal
from enum import Enum
import numpy as np
class VehicleStatus(Enum):
ACTIVE = "active"
IDLE = "idle"
MAINTENANCE = "maintenance"
OUT_OF_SERVICE = "out_of_service"
class FuelType(Enum):
GASOLINE = "gasoline"
DIESEL = "diesel"
ELECTRIC = "electric"
HYBRID = "hybrid"
CNG = "cng"
@dataclass
class Vehicle:
"""Fleet vehicle information"""
vehicle_id: str
vin: str # Vehicle Identification Number
make: str
model: str
year: int
license_plate: str
fuel_type: FuelType
status: VehicleStatus
odometer_km: int
last_service_km: int
next_service_km: int
assigned_driver_id: Optional[str]
location: tuple # (latitude, longitude)
fuel_level_percent: float
@dataclass
class Trip:
"""Vehicle trip record"""
trip_id: str
vehicle_id: str
driver_id: str
start_time: datetime
end_time: Optional[datetime]
start_location: tuple
end_location: Optional[tuple]
distance_km: float
fuel_consumed_liters: float
average_speed_kmh: float
max_speed_kmh: float
harsh_braking_count: int
harsh_acceleration_count: int
class FleetManagementSystem:
"""Fleet management and telematics system"""
def __init__(self):
self.vehicles = {}
self.trips = []
self.maintenance_schedules = []
def track_vehicle_location(self, vehicle_id: str) -> dict:
"""Track real-time vehicle location"""
vehicle = self.vehicles.get(vehicle_id)
if not vehicle:
return {'error': 'Vehicle not found'}
# Get GPS data from telematics device
location = self._get_gps_location(vehicle_id)
speed = self._get_current_speed(vehicle_id)
heading = self._get_heading(vehicle_id)
vehicle.location = location
return {
'vehicle_id': vehicle_id,
'location': {
'latitude': location[0],
'longitude': location[1]
},
'speed_kmh': speed,
'heading': heading,
'timestamp': datetime.now().isoformat(),
'status': vehicle.status.value
}
def start_trip(self, vehicle_id: str, driver_id: str) -> Trip:
"""Start a new trip"""
vehicle = self.vehicles.get(vehicle_id)
if not vehicle:
raise ValueError("Vehicle not found")
trip = Trip(
trip_id=self._generate_trip_id(),
vehicle_id=vehicle_id,
driver_id=driver_id,
start_time=datetime.now(),
end_time=None,
start_location=vehicle.location,
end_location=None,
distance_km=0.0,
fuel_consumed_liters=0.0,
average_speed_kmh=0.0,
max_speed_kmh=0.0,
harsh_braking_count=0,
harsh_acceleration_count=0
)
vehicle.status = VehicleStatus.ACTIVE
self.trips.append(trip)
return trip
def end_trip(self, trip_id: str) -> dict:
"""End trip and calculate metrics"""
trip = next((t for t in self.trips if t.trip_id == trip_id), None)
if not trip:
return {'error': 'Trip not found'}
vehicle = self.vehicles.get(trip.vehicle_id)
trip.end_time = datetime.now()
trip.end_location = vehicle.location
# Calculate trip metrics
duration_hours = (trip.end_time - trip.start_time).total_seconds() / 3600
trip.average_speed_kmh = trip.distance_km / duration_hours if duration_hours > 0 else 0
# Calculate fuel efficiency
fuel_efficiency = trip.distance_km / trip.fuel_consumed_liters if trip.fuel_consumed_liters > 0 else 0
# Calculate driver score
driver_score = self._calculate_driver_score(trip)
vehicle.status = VehicleStatus.IDLE
return {
'trip_id': trip_id,
'duration_hours': duration_hours,
'distance_km': trip.distance_km,
'fuel_consumed': trip.fuel_consumed_liters,
'fuel_efficiency_km_per_liter': fuel_efficiency,
'average_speed': trip.average_speed_kmh,
'max_speed': trip.max_speed_kmh,
'harsh_events': trip.harsh_braking_count + trip.harsh_acceleration_count,
'driver_score': driver_score
}
def _calculate_driver_score(self, trip: Trip) -> float:
"""Calculate driver safety score"""
score = 100.0
# Penalize harsh events
score -= trip.harsh_braking_count * 5
score -= trip.harsh_acceleration_count * 5
# Penalize speeding
if trip.max_speed_kmh > 120:
score -= (trip.max_speed_kmh - 120) * 0.5
# Penalize low fuel efficiency
# Implementation would compare to vehicle baseline
return max(0.0, min(100.0, score))
def schedule_maintenance(self, vehicle_id: str) -> dict:
"""Schedule vehicle maintenance"""
vehicle = self.vehicles.get(vehicle_id)
if not vehicle:
return {'error': 'Vehicle not found'}
# Check if maintenance is due
km_since_service = vehicle.odometer_km - vehicle.last_service_km
km_until_service = vehicle.next_service_km - vehicle.odometer_km
if km_until_service <= 1000: # Within 1000km of service
maintenance_type = self._determine_maintenance_type(km_since_service)
schedule = {
'vehicle_id': vehicle_id,
'maintenance_type': maintenance_type,
'current_odometer': vehicle.odometer_km,
'recommended_by_odometer': vehicle.next_service_km,
'urgency': 'high' if km_until_service <= 500 else 'medium',
'estimated_cost': self._estimate_maintenance_cost(maintenance_type)
}
self.maintenance_schedules.append(schedule)
return schedule
return {
'vehicle_id': vehicle_id,
'maintenance_required': False,
'km_until_service': km_until_service
}
def optimize_routes(self, deliveries: List[dict]) -> dict:
"""Optimize delivery routes for fleet"""
# Simplified route optimization
# In production, would use sophisticated algorithms (TSP, VRP)
available_vehicles = [
v for v in self.vehicles.values()
if v.status == VehicleStatus.IDLE
]
if not available_vehicles:
return {'error': 'No available vehicles'}
# Assign deliveries to vehicles
assignments = []
for i, delivery in enumerate(deliveries):
vehicle = available_vehicles[i % len(available_vehicles)]
route = self._calculate_route(
vehicle.location,
delivery['destination']
)
assignments.append({
'vehicle_id': vehicle.vehicle_id,
'delivery_id': delivery['delivery_id'],
'route': route,
'estimated_distance_km': route['distance'],
'estimated_time_minutes': route['duration'],
'estimated_fuel_cost': self._estimate_fuel_cost(
route['distance'],
vehicle.fuel_type
)
})
return {
'total_deliveries': len(deliveries),
'vehicles_assigned': len(set(a['vehicle_id'] for a in assignments)),
'assignments': assignments,
'total_distance_km': sum(a['estimated_distance_km'] for a in assignments),
'total_estimated_cost': sum(a['estimated_fuel_cost'] for a in assignments)
}
def analyze_fleet_utilization(self) -> dict:
"""Analyze fleet utilization and efficiency"""
total_vehicles = len(self.vehicles)
active = sum(1 for v in self.vehicles.values() if v.status == VehicleStatus.ACTIVE)
idle = sum(1 for v in self.vehicles.values() if v.status == VehicleStatus.IDLE)
maintenance = sum(1 for v in self.vehicles.values() if v.status == VehicleStatus.MAINTENANCE)
utilization_rate = (active / total_vehicles * 100) if total_vehicles > 0 else 0
# Calculate average fuel efficiency
recent_trips = self.trips[-100:] # Last 100 trips
if recent_trips:
avg_fuel_efficiency = np.mean([
t.distance_km / t.fuel_consumed_liters
for t in recent_trips
if t.fuel_consumed_liters > 0
])
else:
avg_fuel_efficiency = 0
return {
'total_vehicles': total_vehicles,
'status_breakdown': {
'active': active,
'idle': idle,
'maintenance': maintenance,
'out_of_service': total_vehicles - active - idle - maintenance
},
'utilization_rate': utilization_rate,
'average_fuel_efficiency': avg_fuel_efficiency,
'recommendation': 'Reduce fleet size' if utilization_rate < 60 else
'Expand fleet' if utilization_rate > 90 else
'Optimal'
}
def _determine_maintenance_type(self, km_since_service: int) -> str:
"""Determine type of maintenance required"""
if km_since_service >= 100000:
return "major_service"
elif km_since_service >= 50000:
return "intermediate_service"
else:
return "routine_service"
def _estimate_maintenance_cost(self, maintenance_type: str) -> Decimal:
"""Estimate maintenance cost"""
costs = {
'routine_service': Decimal('150'),
'intermediate_service': Decimal('500'),
'major_service': Decimal('1500')
}
return costs.get(maintenance_type, Decimal('200'))
def _calculate_route(self, start: tuple, end: tuple) -> dict:
"""Calculate route between two points"""
# Would use routing API (Google Maps, Mapbox, etc.)
# Simplified calculation
from math import radians, sin, cos, sqrt, atan2
lat1, lon1 = radians(start[0]), radians(start[1])
lat2, lon2 = radians(end[0]), radians(end[1])
dlat = lat2 - lat1
dlon = lon2 - lon1
a = sin(dlat/2)**2 + cos(lat1) * cos(lat2) * sin(dlon/2)**2
c = 2 * atan2(sqrt(a), sqrt(1-a))
distance_km = 6371 * c # Earth radius in km
return {
'distance': distance_km,
'duration': distance_km / 60 * 60 # Assume 60 km/h average, return minutes
}
def _estimate_fuel_cost(self, distance_km: float, fuel_type: FuelType) -> Decimal:
"""Estimate fuel cost for trip"""
fuel_prices = {
FuelType.GASOLINE: Decimal('1.50'), # per liter
FuelType.DIESEL: Decimal('1.40'),
FuelType.ELECTRIC: Decimal('0.30'), # per kWh equivalent
FuelType.HYBRID: Decimal('1.20'),
FuelType.CNG: Decimal('1.00')
}
fuel_efficiency = 8.0 # km per liter (average)
fuel_needed = distance_km / fuel_efficiency
fuel_price = fuel_prices.get(fuel_type, Decimal('1.50'))
return Decimal(str(fuel_needed)) * fuel_price
def _get_gps_location(self, vehicle_id: str) -> tuple:
"""Get GPS location from telematics device"""
# Implementation would connect to telematics API
return (40.7128, -74.0060) # Placeholder
def _get_current_speed(self, vehicle_id: str) -> float:
"""Get current vehicle speed"""
return np.random.uniform(0, 100) # Placeholder
def _get_heading(self, vehicle_id: str) -> float:
"""Get vehicle heading in degrees"""
return np.random.uniform(0, 360) # Placeholder
def _generate_trip_id(self) -> str:
import uuid
return f"TRIP-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:10].upper()}"
@dataclass
class VehicleTelemetry:
"""Real-time vehicle telemetry data"""
vehicle_id: str
timestamp: datetime
location: tuple
speed_kmh: float
rpm: int
engine_temp_c: float
battery_voltage: float
fuel_level_percent: float
odometer_km: int
dtc_codes: List[str] # Diagnostic Trouble Codes
class ConnectedVehiclePlatform:
"""Connected car platform with OTA updates"""
def __init__(self):
self.vehicles = {}
self.telemetry_buffer = []
self.ota_updates = {}
def process_telemetry(self, telemetry: VehicleTelemetry) -> dict:
"""Process incoming telemetry data"""
self.telemetry_buffer.append(telemetry)
# Analyze telemetry for anomalies
alerts = []
# Check engine temperature
if telemetry.engine_temp_c > 110:
alerts.append({
'type': 'high_engine_temp',
'severity': 'warning',
'value': telemetry.engine_temp_c,
'message': 'Engine temperature above normal'
})
# Check battery voltage
if telemetry.battery_voltage < 12.0:
alerts.append({
'type': 'low_battery',
'severity': 'warning',
'value': telemetry.battery_voltage,
'message': 'Battery voltage low'
})
# Check for diagnostic trouble codes
if telemetry.dtc_codes:
alerts.append({
'type': 'dtc_codes',
'severity': 'critical',
'codes': telemetry.dtc_codes,
'message': f'{len(telemetry.dtc_codes)} diagnostic code(s) detected'
})
# Check for harsh driving
if len(self.telemetry_buffer) >= 2:
prev = self.telemetry_buffer[-2]
if telemetry.vehicle_id == prev.vehicle_id:
time_diff = (telemetry.timestamp - prev.timestamp).total_seconds()
if time_diff > 0:
acceleration = (telemetry.speed_kmh - prev.speed_kmh) / time_diff
if abs(acceleration) > 5: # > 5 km/h per second
alerts.append({
'type': 'harsh_driving',
'severity': 'info',
'acceleration': acceleration,
'message': 'Harsh acceleration/braking detected'
})
return {
'vehicle_id': telemetry.vehicle_id,
'timestamp': telemetry.timestamp.isoformat(),
'alerts': alerts,
'health_score': self._calculate_vehicle_health(telemetry)
}
def deploy_ota_update(self,
vehicle_ids: List[str],
update_package: dict) -> dict:
"""Deploy over-the-air software update"""
update_id = self._generate_update_id()
ota_update = {
'update_id': update_id,
'version': update_package['version'],
'description': update_package['description'],
'package_size_mb': update_package['size_mb'],
'target_vehicles': vehicle_ids,
'deployed_at': datetime.now(),
'status_by_vehicle': {}
}
for vehicle_id in vehicle_ids:
# Schedule update for vehicle
ota_update['status_by_vehicle'][vehicle_id] = {
'status': 'scheduled',
'download_progress': 0,
'install_progress': 0
}
self.ota_updates[update_id] = ota_update
return {
'update_id': update_id,
'vehicles_targeted': len(vehicle_ids),
'estimated_completion': 'Within 48 hours'
}
def diagnose_vehicle(self, vehicle_id: str, dtc_codes: List[str]) -> dict:
"""Diagnose vehicle issues from DTC codes"""
diagnoses = []
for code in dtc_codes:
diagnosis = self._lookup_dtc_code(code)
diagnoses.append(diagnosis)
# Calculate severity
max_severity = max(d['severity'] for d in diagnoses)
return {
'vehicle_id': vehicle_id,
'dtc_codes': dtc_codes,
'diagnoses': diagnoses,
'overall_severity': max_severity,
'service_recommended': max_severity in ['high', 'critical']
}
def _calculate_vehicle_health(self, telemetry: VehicleTelemetry) -> float:
"""Calculate overall vehicle health score"""
score = 100.0
# Engine temperature
if telemetry.engine_temp_c > 110:
score -= 15
elif telemetry.engine_temp_c > 100:
score -= 5
# Battery voltage
if telemetry.battery_voltage < 11.5:
score -= 20
elif telemetry.battery_voltage < 12.0:
score -= 10
# DTC codes
score -= len(telemetry.dtc_codes) * 15
return max(0.0, score)
def _lookup_dtc_code(self, code: str) -> dict:
"""Lookup diagnostic trouble code"""
# Simplified DTC lookup
# In production, would use comprehensive OBD-II code database
dtc_database = {
'P0171': {
'description': 'System Too Lean (Bank 1)',
'severity': 'medium',
'possible_causes': ['Vacuum leak', 'Faulty MAF sensor', 'Fuel filter clogged']
},
'P0300': {
'description': 'Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected',
'severity': 'high',
'possible_causes': ['Faulty spark plugs', 'Ignition coil failure', 'Fuel injector issue']
}
}
return dtc_database.get(code, {
'description': f'Unknown code: {code}',
'severity': 'medium',
'possible_causes': ['Requires diagnostic scan']
})
def _generate_update_id(self) -> str:
import uuid
return f"OTA-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8].upper()}"
class ElectricVehicleManagement:
"""EV-specific management functions"""
def __init__(self):
self.charging_stations = {}
self.charging_sessions = []
def calculate_range(self,
battery_capacity_kwh: float,
battery_soc_percent: float,
consumption_kwh_per_km: float) -> dict:
"""Calculate remaining range for EV"""
available_energy = battery_capacity_kwh * (battery_soc_percent / 100)
range_km = available_energy / consumption_kwh_per_km
# Adjust for temperature (simplified)
# Cold weather reduces range by up to 40%
temperature_factor = 0.8 # Assume moderate conditions
adjusted_range = range_km * temperature_factor
return {
'nominal_range_km': range_km,
'adjusted_range_km': adjusted_range,
'battery_soc_percent': battery_soc_percent,
'available_energy_kwh': available_energy
}
def find_charging_stations(self,
current_location: tuple,
max_distance_km: float) -> List[dict]:
"""Find nearby charging stations"""
nearby_stations = []
for station_id, station in self.charging_stations.items():
distance = self._calculate_distance(current_location, station['location'])
if distance <= max_distance_km:
nearby_stations.append({
'station_id': station_id,
'name': station['name'],
'location': station['location'],
'distance_km': distance,
'available_chargers': station['available_chargers'],
'charging_speed_kw': station['max_power_kw'],
'cost_per_kwh': station['cost_per_kwh']
})
# Sort by distance
nearby_stations.sort(key=lambda x: x['distance_km'])
return nearby_stations
def optimize_charging_schedule(self,
battery_capacity_kwh: float,
current_soc_percent: float,
target_soc_percent: float,
departure_time: datetime) -> dict:
"""Optimize EV charging schedule based on electricity rates"""
energy_needed = battery_capacity_kwh * ((target_soc_percent - current_soc_percent) / 100)
# Get electricity rate schedule
rate_schedule = self._get_electricity_rates(departure_time)
# Find lowest rate period
optimal_period = min(rate_schedule, key=lambda x: x['rate'])
charging_duration_hours = energy_needed / 7.0 # Assume 7kW home charger
return {
'energy_needed_kwh': energy_needed,
'optimal_start_time': optimal_period['start_time'].isoformat(),
'charging_duration_hours': charging_duration_hours,
'estimated_cost': energy_needed * float(optimal_period['rate']),
'will_complete_by': (optimal_period['start_time'] +
timedelta(hours=charging_duration_hours)).isoformat()
}
def _calculate_distance(self, point1: tuple, point2: tuple) -> float:
"""Calculate distance between two points"""
from math import radians, sin, cos, sqrt, atan2
lat1, lon1 = radians(point1[0]), radians(point1[1])
lat2, lon2 = radians(point2[0]), radians(point2[1])
dlat = lat2 - lat1
dlon = lon2 - lon1
a = sin(dlat/2)**2 + cos(lat1) * cos(lat2) * sin(dlon/2)**2
c = 2 * atan2(sqrt(a), sqrt(1-a))
return 6371 * c # Earth radius in km
def _get_electricity_rates(self, date: datetime) -> List[dict]:
"""Get time-of-use electricity rates"""
# Simplified rate schedule
# Off-peak: 11 PM - 7 AM
# Peak: 2 PM - 8 PM
# Mid-peak: all other times
return [
{
'start_time': date.replace(hour=23, minute=0),
'end_time': date.replace(hour=7, minute=0) + timedelta(days=1),
'rate': Decimal('0.08') # $0.08/kWh
},
{
'start_time': date.replace(hour=14, minute=0),
'end_time': date.replace(hour=20, minute=0),
'rate': Decimal('0.25') # $0.25/kWh
}
]
❌ No telematics or GPS tracking ❌ Reactive maintenance only ❌ Manual route planning ❌ Ignoring driver behavior data ❌ No vehicle diagnostics ❌ Poor fuel management ❌ Inadequate cybersecurity ❌ No OTA update capability ❌ Inefficient EV charging
