Trip optimization system and method for a vehicle

Details Trip optimization system and method for a vehicle Trip optimization system and method for a vehicle

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

With indication of fuel consumption rate or economy of usage

C701S019000, C123S205000, C123S525000, C123S575000, C340S438000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974774

ABSTRACT:
A system for operating a vehicle including an engine operating on at least one type of fuel is provided. The system includes a locator element to determine a location of the vehicle, a characterization element to provide information about a terrain of the vehicle, a database to store characteristic information for each type of fuel, and a processor operable to receive information from the locator element, the characterization element, and the database. An algorithm is embodied within the processor with access to the information for creating a trip plan that optimizes performance of the vehicle in accordance with one or more operational criteria for the vehicle.

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