18380227. CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yuki Kawasaki of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Tomoharu Maeda of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18380227 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE
The control device for a vehicle is designed to manage the vehicle's electric travel using electric motors powered by a battery. The processor in the control device calculates the energy consumed during a specific section of a planned travel route based on the road type and travel load of that section.
- The control device is specifically tailored for vehicles performing electric travel.
- The processor estimates the travel load of a section based on the road type.
- It corrects the energy consumption calculation using a correction efficient that varies with the travel load.
- This innovation optimizes energy usage during electric travel, enhancing efficiency and performance.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Autonomous vehicles - Fleet management systems
Problems Solved: - Optimizing energy consumption during electric travel - Improving efficiency and performance of electric vehicles
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Enhanced performance of electric vehicles - Cost savings on energy consumption
Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Energy Management System for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicle manufacturing, fleet management companies, and transportation services to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Prior Art: Research into energy management systems for electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles can provide insights into similar technologies and innovations in the field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in electric vehicle technology, energy management systems, and autonomous vehicle development to enhance the efficiency and performance of this control device.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this control device improve energy efficiency in electric vehicles? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this technology in fleet management systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
A control device for a vehicle is configured to control the vehicle configured to perform an electric traveling using one or more electric motors driven by electric power from a battery. The control device includes a processor. The processor is configured to execute a calculation process of calculating an energy consumed by the electric traveling in a section from a first point to a second point of a planned travel route of the vehicle. In the calculation process, the processor is configured to: estimate whether or not a travel load of the section is high, based on road type of the section; and correct a basic value of the energy consumed, based on a correction efficient that differs depending on whether or not the travel load of the section is high.
