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Vehicle control device and vehicle control method

US11834032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2021
Grant dateDec 5, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2400/216
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle control device including processor being configured to, when driving sections are present inside a restricted region, extract as a restricted driving section from among driving sections present inside the restricted region a driving section through which it is projected the vehicle will be driven in a restricted time period in which operation of internal combustion engines is restricted, and prepare a driving plan able to drive through the restricted driving section in the EV mode.

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