System for evaluating and improving driving performance and fuel efficiency
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1. A method for monitoring driving performance, comprising:
- determining an engine fuel efficiency based on an engine speed and power output;
determining a transmission fuel efficiency based on a selected drive ratio;
determining a drive-train fuel efficiency based on the engine fuel efficiency and transmission fuel efficiency; and
comparing the drive-train fuel efficiency to a target fuel efficiency.
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Abstract
A method for monitoring driving performance is provided. The method may include determining an engine fuel efficiency based on an engine speed and power output and determining a transmission fuel efficiency based on a drive ratio. A drive-train fuel efficiency may be determined based on the engine fuel efficiency and transmission fuel efficiency, and the drive-train efficiency may be compared to a target drive-train efficiency.
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1. A method for monitoring driving performance, comprising:
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determining an engine fuel efficiency based on an engine speed and power output;
determining a transmission fuel efficiency based on a selected drive ratio;
determining a drive-train fuel efficiency based on the engine fuel efficiency and transmission fuel efficiency; and
comparing the drive-train fuel efficiency to a target fuel efficiency. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for monitoring driving performance, comprising:
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at least one engine sensor configured to monitor at least one engine-operating parameter;
at least one transmission sensor configured to monitor at least one transmission-operating parameter; and
a control unit configured to determine a drive-train efficiency based on the at least one engine-operating parameter and the at least one transmission-operating parameter. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for improving driving performance, comprising:
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determining a machine location;
evaluating current machine-operating parameters; and
determining at least one machine-operating instruction based on the machine location and operating parameters. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29)
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30. A work machine, comprising:
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an engine;
a transmission operably connected to the engine; and
a system for monitoring driving performance, including;
at least one engine sensor configured to monitor at least one engine-operating parameter;
at least one transmission sensor configured to monitor at least one transmission-operating parameter; and
a control unit configured to determine a drive-train efficiency based on the at least one engine-operating parameter and the at least one transmission-operating parameter. - View Dependent Claims (31)
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