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Method and device for assisting a driver in developing a fuel-saving driving style

US8063755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Nicole Leonarda Wilhelmina Eikelenberg · Meerssen, NL
Aria Etemad · Aachen, DE
Christoph Arndt · Bad Ems, DE
Christian Ress · Walzbachtal, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 24, 2011
Grant date	Nov 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 24, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60W2720/106
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments relate to a method and device for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle to develop a fuel-saving driving style. A route section which permits driving at a constant speed may be determined. Further, the constant speed may be determined. An acceleration or deceleration for approaching the constant speed may be determined. The acceleration or deceleration may be displayed to the driver.

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