Vehicle control device, vehicle, and vehicle control method
US11104342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/215
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle control device is equipped with a remaining energy amount determination unit that determines a remaining energy amount of a host vehicle, and a lane change control unit that controls a lane change on the basis of the remaining energy amount. In the case that the remaining energy amount is less than a threshold value, the lane change control unit permits a first lane change, which is a lane change into a first lane located on one side of a host vehicle lane, and restricts a second lane change, which is a lane change into a second lane located on another side of the host vehicle lane.
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