17874811. VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL METHOD AND VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL METHOD AND VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jinyoung Hwang of Suwon-si (KR)
VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL METHOD AND VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17874811 titled 'VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL METHOD AND VEHICLE DRIVING CONTROL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle driving control method described in this patent application aims to minimize fuel consumption and improve efficiency during acceleration and coasting driving sections of a vehicle. The method involves controlling the speed and torque of the engine based on road gradient information and air resistance.
- The method controls the engine speed and torque to minimize fuel consumption during acceleration.
- After reaching the maximum speed of an operation mode, the vehicle is controlled to perform coasting driving.
- The speed and torque of the engine are adjusted to optimize fuel efficiency during coasting driving.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. It can be implemented in both conventional internal combustion engine vehicles and hybrid/electric vehicles.
Problems Solved
1. Fuel consumption during acceleration: The method aims to minimize fuel consumption during the acceleration phase by optimizing the engine speed and torque. 2. Fuel consumption during coasting: By controlling the vehicle to perform coasting driving after reaching the maximum speed, fuel consumption can be further reduced.
Benefits
1. Improved fuel efficiency: By optimizing engine control during acceleration and coasting, the method helps minimize fuel consumption and improve overall efficiency. 2. Reduced emissions: Lower fuel consumption leads to reduced emissions, contributing to environmental sustainability. 3. Cost savings: Improved fuel efficiency translates to cost savings for vehicle owners, as they spend less on fuel. 4. Enhanced driving experience: The method ensures smoother acceleration and coasting, resulting in a more comfortable driving experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle driving control method includes: controlling, by a controller, a speed of an engine included in a vehicle and a torque of the engine so that fuel consumption of the vehicle is minimized in an acceleration section of the vehicle, based on gradient information of a road on which the vehicle is being driven and an air resistance of the vehicle; and controlling, by the controller, the vehicle to perform coasting driving in a coasting driving section of the vehicle after a speed of the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of an operation mode, in which the vehicle is accelerated and then performs the coasting driving, by the control of the speed of the engine and the torque of the engine.
