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System and method of vehicle operating condition management

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OSTI ID:1223708
A vehicle operating condition profile can be determined over a given route while also considering imposed constraints such as deviation from time targets, deviation from maximum governed speed limits, etc. Given current vehicle speed, engine state and transmission state, the present disclosure optimally manages the engine map and transmission to provide a recommended vehicle operating condition that optimizes fuel consumption in transitioning from one vehicle state to a target state. Exemplary embodiments provide for offline and online optimizations relative to fuel consumption. The benefit is increased freight efficiency in transporting cargo from source to destination by minimizing fuel consumption and maintaining drivability.
Research Organization:
Cummins Intellectual Property, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0003403
Assignee:
Cummins Intellectual Property, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Patent Number(s):
9,162,679
Application Number:
13/336,959
OSTI ID:
1223708
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English