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The project focuses on developing a machine learning model to predict vehicle fuel efficiency using various input parameters. Initial results indicate that Random Forest provides the best accuracy, while challenges such as handling missing data and overfitting are being addressed. Future work will involve further model optimization, advanced feature engineering, and the design of a user interface.

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Project Report

The project focuses on developing a machine learning model to predict vehicle fuel efficiency using various input parameters. Initial results indicate that Random Forest provides the best accuracy, while challenges such as handling missing data and overfitting are being addressed. Future work will involve further model optimization, advanced feature engineering, and the design of a user interface.

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Progress Report (Mini Project) - Fuel Efficiency Prediction

Anish Negi - C1,19 (2218361)


- Student at Graphic Era Hill University

“Data preprocessing , EDA and Model training using Regression is done till Now I
need to improve the accuracy of model and need to Design UI Till now Random
Forest have given me best accuracy and least was by Linear regression and avg by
KNN”

Abstract

Predicting fuel efficiency is crucial for optimizing the performance of vehicles and
reducing their environmental impact. With the growing importance of sustainability,
predicting fuel efficiency through machine learning offers an opportunity to make
informed decisions regarding vehicle design, fuel usage, and environmental policies.
This project aims to develop a model that can predict the fuel efficiency of vehicles
based on a set of input parameters, using machine learning techniques such as
regression models, feature engineering, and optimization algorithms.

Key Words: Fuel Efficiency, Machine Learning, Regression, Model Optimization,


Dataset, Predictive Modeling.

1. Introduction

Fuel efficiency prediction is a critical task in the automotive industry, aiming to reduce
operational costs, fuel consumption, and emissions. While humans can estimate fuel
efficiency based on vehicle characteristics, it is a challenging task for a computer to
predict accurately without appropriate training. The goal of this project is to build a
predictive model that can forecast the fuel efficiency of a vehicle using various features,
such as engine size, weight, and type of fuel used.

This project will explore various machine learning techniques to identify the best
possible model for fuel efficiency prediction, using a dataset of vehicle attributes and
fuel consumption metrics.

Previous attempts at fuel efficiency prediction, such as those based on simple linear
regression, have been effective, but with limited accuracy. In contrast, more complex
models like decision trees, random forests, and neural networks have shown promising
results. By applying regression analysis, feature engineering, and using state-of-the-art
algorithms, this project aims to enhance prediction accuracy.

2. Dataset
The dataset used for this project consists of information regarding various vehicles,
including attributes such as:

• Vehicle make and model

• Engine size

• Weight

• Transmission type

• Fuel type

• Number of cylinders

• Horsepower

• Acceleration

• Model year

The dataset is divided into two parts: a training set to build the model and a test set to
evaluate its performance. The size of the dataset is around 48000 samples, with each
sample representing a unique vehicle. The target variable is the fuel efficiency of the
vehicle, typically represented as miles per gallon (MPG).

3. Methodology

In this project, we will employ the following steps:

• Data Preprocessing: Clean the dataset by handling missing values, removing


outliers, and encoding categorical variables.

• Feature Engineering: Select relevant features that may contribute to predicting


fuel efficiency. We will also experiment with generating new features from
existing ones.

• Model Selection: Implement and compare various machine learning models,


including linear regression, random forests, and KNN .A focus will be on
optimizing hyperparameters to improve performance.

• Model Evaluation: Evaluate the models using metrics such as Mean Absolute
Error (MAE), Mean Squared Error (MSE), and R-squared (R²).

4. Model Architecture

For this predictive task, a simple Linear Regression model will be the baseline,
followed by more advanced models such as Random Forest and KNN). The
architecture for training the models will involve:

1. Splitting the dataset into training and testing sets.


2. Normalizing numerical features (if necessary).

3. Training the selected models using the training set.

4. Evaluating the model on the test set to determine performance.

5. Model Evaluation

The model will be trained using the training data and validated on the test set. Various
evaluation metrics will be used to determine the accuracy and robustness of the model,
including:

• Mean Absolute Error (MAE)

• Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE)

• R² Score (Coefficient of Determination)

The model's performance will be analyzed, and further improvements will be made by
tuning hyperparameters or trying different algorithms.

6. Challenges

• Handling Missing Data: The dataset contain missing values, which will need to
be addressed by using techniques like imputation or dropping incomplete rows.

• Overfitting: Overfitting can be a concern, especially with complex models,


which may lead to poor generalization on the test data.

• Feature Selection: Identifying the most relevant features for fuel efficiency
prediction is crucial, and further work will focus on improving this aspect.

Future work will include testing additional machine learning models and
incorporating more advanced feature engineering techniques and UI and writing
Research Paper.

Conclusion

The project is currently in its development phase, with the initial results showing a good
foundation for accurate fuel efficiency prediction. With further tuning and exploration of
alternative models, it is expected that the prediction accuracy will improve. This work
can have real-world applications.

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