Fca US LLC

Chrysler Group LLC

Mary R Gerber

Jeffrey M Orzechowski

Brian Edward Beechie

John D Mueller

Anurag Peter Varma

Troy J Davis

Glenn F Syrowik

The technology described herein provides a system and method for automatically increasing the remaining driving range of a vehicle when a low fuel or other condition is detected by altering the operating parameters of one or more vehicle systems to improve propulsion system efficiency and thereby lower fuel consumption. The vehicle range extending system is capable of altering the operating parameters of any vehicle system, including for example variable displacement settings, start-stop technology settings, and HVAC operation. The disclosed technology can also provide information to the driver, suggesting which system operating parameters should be altered to reduce the fuel consumption rate.

System and method for vehicle range extension on detection of a low fuel condition

An axle system is provided that included an axle assembly having an axle member, a gear coupled with the axle member, and a housing encasing a lubrication fluid and at least a portion of the axle member and the gear therein. A device may selectively heat and/or cool the lubrication fluid at one or more regions of the axle system.

Axle system

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West Bloomfield, MI, United States of America

Mary R Gerber