This paper proposes a new nonlinear longitudinal controller for connected vehicle platoon with a focus on the incorporation of throttle opening angle. In particular, the dynamic model is used to formulate the characteristics of the vehicle. Then, a new longitudinal controller is developed by considering the car-following interactions between vehicle and position and velocity difference as well as throttle opening angle difference with respect to the immediately preceding vehicle. Finally, the PreScan based simulations are performed to verify the effectiveness of the proposed controller regarding the velocity and acceleration/deceleration profiles.

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