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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2010
Volker Druenert, Russelsheim, DE;
Bruce J. Clingerman, North Rose, NY (US);
William H. Pettit, Rochester, NY (US);
Volker Druenert, Russelsheim, DE;
Bruce J. Clingerman, North Rose, NY (US);
William H. Pettit, Rochester, NY (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A self-learning assisted hybrid vehicle system that includes a main power source for providing power to the vehicle, a supplemental power source for providing supplemental power for providing power to the vehicle and an electric motor or other mechanical system for driving the vehicle. The system also includes a self-learning controls unit that receives and stores information from a plurality of inputs associated with the vehicle. The self-learning controls unit uses the information to make predictions about future driving conditions of the vehicle to efficiently utilize the power sources of the hybrid vehicle.