SustainDrive – Vehicle Maintenance using IBM Cloud
In January 2025, I participated in an exciting project that combined cutting-edge cloud technology with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability: SustainDrive - Vehicle Maintenance using IBM Cloud. Developed at Sinhgad College of Engineering, this initiative aims to revolutionize vehicle upkeep by integrating predictive maintenance with eco-conscious decision-making. I'm proud to share that SustainDrive was recognized as a Top 5 project at the IBM State-level Hackathon!
The Challenge: Vehicles and Their Environmental Footprint
Vehicles are essential for modern life, but their environmental impact—particularly in terms of carbon emissions and waste from outdated parts—is a growing concern. The challenge was to create a system that not only optimizes vehicle performance but also empowers users to make sustainable choices throughout a vehicle's lifecycle.
SustainDrive: Driving Towards a Sustainable Future
SustainDrive is an intelligent platform designed to promote eco-friendly vehicle maintenance and reduce carbon footprints through predictive analytics and an AI-powered chatbot.
Key Features and Sustainable Innovations
- Predictive Maintenance: Detects potential vehicle issues before they escalate, reducing breakdowns, extending lifespan, and improving efficiency.
- Carbon Emission Prediction: Estimates a vehicle's carbon emissions, giving users a clear picture of their environmental impact.
- Vehicle Age Assessment: Predicts vehicle age to inform maintenance strategies and upgrade recommendations.
- Eco-Friendly Chatbot: Provides:
- Suggestions for eco-friendly upgrades to reduce environmental impact.
- Recommendations for sustainable alternatives to outdated parts.
- Guidance for informed decision-making to lower carbon footprints.
The Technology Powering SustainDrive
- IBM Cloud: Hosted and deployed the application on a scalable, secure cloud infrastructure.
- IBM Watson: Likely used for natural language processing to power the chatbot's conversational intelligence.
- AIML (Artificial Intelligence Markup Language): Used to develop chatbot logic and conversation flows.
- Web Development: Built the user interface for a seamless experience.
- Kaggle: Used for sourcing and analyzing vehicle performance and emissions datasets.
- Node.js: Powered backend services and APIs, connecting frontend, AI models, and databases.
Achievements and Impact
Being selected as a Top 5 project at the IBM State-level Hackathon validates SustainDrive's innovation and technical execution. It highlights the potential for this project to reshape how vehicle maintenance aligns with environmental sustainability goals.
Conclusion
SustainDrive showcases how technology can be a powerful enabler of sustainability, helping individuals make greener choices while maintaining vehicle performance. It’s a step towards a future where efficiency and environmental responsibility go hand-in-hand.
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