18510929. HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18510929 titled 'HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for engine operation control in a hybrid electric vehicle, focusing on warm-up control based on the vehicle's current position and power requirements.
- Determining the necessity for warm-up control for the engine
- Checking if the current position corresponds to a specific zone
- Determining if driving power is needed until the vehicle exits the specific zone
- Performing warm-up control after exiting the specific zone if driving power is not required
- Performing warm-up control before the engine's power is needed in the specific zone
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in the automotive industry for improving the efficiency and performance of hybrid electric vehicles.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient engine warm-up control based on driving conditions 2. Optimizing engine power usage in specific zones to enhance fuel efficiency
Benefits
1. Improved fuel efficiency in hybrid electric vehicles 2. Enhanced engine performance and longevity 3. Reduced emissions and environmental impact
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing engine operation in hybrid electric vehicles for various industries such as automotive manufacturers, transportation companies, and fleet management services.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of engine control systems in traditional vehicles to optimize fuel efficiency based on driving conditions.
What are the potential environmental impacts of implementing this technology in hybrid electric vehicles?
Implementing this technology can lead to reduced emissions and lower fuel consumption, contributing to a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental impact.
How does this method compare to existing engine warm-up control systems in terms of efficiency and performance?
This method offers a more precise and adaptive approach to engine warm-up control, optimizing power usage based on the vehicle's current position and power requirements, leading to improved efficiency and performance compared to traditional systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment provides an engine operation control method for a hybrid electric vehicle. The method includes determining a necessity for warm up control for an engine, determining whether a current position corresponds to a specific zone upon determining that the warm up control is necessary, determining whether driving power of the engine is required until the hybrid electric vehicle exits the specific zone when the current position corresponds to the specific zone, performing the warm up control after the hybrid electric vehicle exits the specific zone when the driving power of the engine is not required in the specific zone, and performing the warm up control before arrival at a time or a point at which the driving power of the engine is required when the driving power of the engine is required in the specific zone.
