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Location-based vehicle powertrain regulation system
US8972088B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8972088-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213721510-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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A vehicle control system to control operation of a vehicle includes a powertrain system operable according to a plurality of operating modes that drive the vehicle. A sensor is mounted to the vehicle to detect a quality of air surrounding the vehicle. A vehicle control module is configured to select an operating mode of the powertrain system. The operating mode is selected to reduce at least one emission exhausted from the vehicle that contributes to a low air quality measure by the sensor.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle control system to control operation of a vehicle, comprising: a powertrain system operable according to a plurality of operating modes to drive the vehicle; a sensor mounted to the vehicle to detect a quality of air based on an ozone level of the local atmosphere and a carbon level of the local atmosphere surrounding the vehicle; and a vehicle control module configured to compare the detected quality of air to a threshold value, determine a pre…
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- What does patent US8972088B2 cover?
- A vehicle control system to control operation of a vehicle includes a powertrain system operable according to a plurality of operating modes that drive the vehicle. A sensor is mounted to the vehicle to detect a quality of air surrounding the vehicle. A vehicle control module is configured to select an operating mode of the powertrain system. The operating mode is selected to reduce at least on…
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- IBM
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- Primary CPC classification B60W20/16. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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