System for and method of fuel optimization in a hybrid vehicle
US9283954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/93
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment relates to a system for idle reduction in a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a control system for causing the vehicle to operate in a charge depletion mode, or a charge accumulation mode in response to job site data; the job site data can include an estimate of the amount of energy required at the job site.
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