ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ADAPTING A CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE

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APP PUB NO 20140200788A1
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14343034

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An arrangement for adapting a cruise control system in a vehicle includes a cruise control modifier unit connected to a cruise control system, where the cruise control modifier unit includes a position input arrangement adapted to receive actual position information from a position source, a map input arrangement adapted to receive road information from a map database for a predefined section ahead of the vehicle, where the arrangement is adapted to modify cruise control parameters for a road section within the predefined section depending on the received position and map information. Behavior of the cruise control of a vehicle can be adapted to upcoming road profile changes, which makes it possible to optimize the fuel consumption of the vehicle.

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VOLVO LASTVAGNAR AB405 08 GOTHENBURG 405 08

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Bjernetun, Johan Göteborg, SE 29 196
Eriksson, Anders Torslanda, SE 216 2559

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