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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2015
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Richard B. Weinberg, Highland, MI (US);
Todd P. Lindemann, Howell, MI (US);
Rachel A. White, Lansing, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems for determining deviations is expected range, expected fuel economy, or both, for a vehicle. In accordance with one embodiment, a system includes a sensor unit and a processor. The sensor unit is configured to at least facilitate obtaining inputs for one or more factors having an effect on energy performance and/or fuel efficiency for a vehicle. The processor is coupled to the sensor unit, and is configured to at least facilitate determining a change in expected range for the vehicle from the one or more factors based on the inputs.