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System, method and computer program for simulating vehicle energy use

US8543287B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2010
Grant dateSep 24, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/0816
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system, method and computer program for simulating vehicle energy use is provided. The system comprises a server, an energy modeling tool is linked to a server and generates energy consumption data that provides an energy consumption function of a vehicle under consideration. The data logging tool is linked to test vehicles and collects drive cycle data from real-world driving conditions. The data logging tool then communicates the drive cycle data to the server over a network. The fleet management tool is also linked to the server and combines the energy consumption data with the drive cycle data to estimate the energy use of a vehicle under consideration.

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