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Adaptive distance selection for optimizing efficiency

US12030494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

Johannes Elflein · Munich, DE
Mark Van Gelikum · Munich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 13, 2020
Grant date	Jul 9, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 21, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60W2754/30
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosed subject matter describes a method for setting an automatic distance from and behavior with respect to a vehicle in front. The automatic distance can be optimized based on the situation and energy efficiency. A current traffic situation is detected. A traffic situation on a road section yet to be traveled can be predicted. Energy consumption depending on a variation in the distance from the vehicle in front can be measured. A distance from the vehicle in front can be set depending on the currently detected traffic situation, the predicted traffic situation, and the measured energy consumption.

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