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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2012
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Eugenie Abboud, Novi, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
Vehicle range projection includes detecting, via a vehicle antenna, a key fob within range of the vehicle. The key fob is associated with an individual. The vehicle range projection also includes searching, via a computer processor embedded in the vehicle, a database for a record having an identifier that matches an identifier of the key fob. The record stores historical drive cycle data associated with the key fob and the individual. The vehicle range projection further includes retrieving the historical drive cycle data and calculating a projected electric range value indicative of a distance in which the vehicle is capable of traveling on electric-only power. The projected electric range value is calculated as a function of a distance calculated based on available battery charge that is adjusted based on a driving style of the individual. The driving style of the individual is determined from the historical drive cycle data.