18498835. HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jung Suk Han of Hwaseong-si (KR)
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18498835 titled 'HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for controlling a powertrain in a hybrid electric vehicle to effectively recognize entry into a low emission zone.
- Determining entry into a low emission zone using image-based road sign recognition information.
- Calculating the average size of the zone to determine when to switch to Electric Vehicle (EV) mode.
- Controlling the driving mode to be EV mode until the vehicle exits the zone based on the average size.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in hybrid electric vehicles to improve emissions control and compliance with low emission zone regulations.
Problems Solved
1. Enhanced recognition of entry into low emission zones. 2. Efficient management of powertrain to reduce emissions in designated zones.
Benefits
1. Reduced emissions in low emission zones. 2. Improved compliance with environmental regulations. 3. Optimal use of electric vehicle mode for efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized powertrain control systems for hybrid electric vehicles in urban areas with low emission zones.
Possible Prior Art
No prior art information is available at this time.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between different types of low emission zones?
The abstract does not specify how the system distinguishes between various low emission zones, such as size or specific emission reduction requirements.
What is the accuracy rate of the image-based road sign recognition system?
The abstract does not mention the accuracy rate of the image-based road sign recognition system in determining entry into low emission zones.
Original Abstract Submitted
A hybrid electric vehicle or a powertrain control method therefor controlling a powertrain with a more effective recognition of an entry into a low emission zone may include steps of: determining by use of image-based road-sign recognition information an entry into a zone in which an amount of exhaust gas is requested to be reduced; determining an average size for a type of the zone in case where the entry thereinto is determined by the control unit; and controlling a driving mode to be Electric Vehicle (EV) mode until it is determined based on the average size that the vehicle exists the zone.
