Real-time fuel consumption estimation
US9193351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/93
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine, electric machine and battery of a vehicle are operated, in certain examples, such that a state of charge of the battery is generally maintained while the real-time fuel consumption is estimated and minimized by the use of route segmentation and a predictive average power calculation.
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