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Adaptive real-time driver advisory control for a hybrid electric vehicle to achieve fuel economy improvement

US8190319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2010
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S903/903
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle powertrain controller includes a fuzzy logic-based adaptive algorithm with a learning capability that estimates a driver's long term driving preferences. An adaptive algorithm arbitrates competing requirements for good fuel economy, avoidance of intrusiveness and vehicle drivability. Vehicle performance is maintained in accordance with a driver's driving style.

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