Method for improving fuel economy in hybrid vehicles

Details Method for improving fuel economy in hybrid vehicles Method for improving fuel economy in hybrid vehicles

2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Phan, Hau (Department: 3618)

Motor vehicles

Power

Electric

C180S065310

Reexamination Certificate

active

11187494

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for improving fuel economy in hybrid vehicles. More precisely, the method of the present invention includes a selectable “learn mode” in which the vehicle can learn a particular driving schedule. After a particular driving schedule is learned, the schedule can be recalled to optimize fuel economy on future trips following the same route. By recalling a learned schedule, the system knows in advance what energy level will be needed and can proactively charge the hybrid vehicle's battery to an appropriate level.

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