System and method for vehicle range extension on detection of a low fuel condition

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9896044
APP PUB NO 20110153141A1
SERIAL NO

12641746

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The technology described herein provides a system and method for automatically increasing the remaining driving range of a vehicle when a low fuel or other condition is detected by altering the operating parameters of one or more vehicle systems to improve propulsion system efficiency and thereby lower fuel consumption. The vehicle range extending system is capable of altering the operating parameters of any vehicle system, including for example variable displacement settings, start-stop technology settings, and HVAC operation. The disclosed technology can also provide information to the driver, suggesting which system operating parameters should be altered to reduce the fuel consumption rate.

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  • FCA US LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beechie, Brian E Armada, US 14 171
Davis, Troy J Marine City, US 2 61
Gerber, Mary R West Bloomfield, US 1 59
Mueller, John D Southfield, US 3 74
Orzechowski, Jeffrey M Troy, US 9 111
Syrowik, Glenn F Holly, US 13 206
Varma, Anurag Peter Royal Oak, US 3 74

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