System and method of vehicle operating condition management
US9162679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2555/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle operating condition profile can be determined over a given route while also considering imposed constraints such as deviation from time targets, deviation from maximum governed speed limits, etc. Given current vehicle speed, engine state and transmission state, the present disclosure optimally manages the engine map and transmission to provide a recommended vehicle operating condition that optimizes fuel consumption in transitioning from one vehicle state to a target state. Exemplary embodiments provide for offline and online optimizations relative to fuel consumption. The benefit is increased freight efficiency in transporting cargo from source to destination by minimizing fuel consumption and maintaining drivability.
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