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ELECTRIC DRIVING RANGE CALCULATOR

  • US 20120109413A1
  • Filed: 10/27/2011
  • Published: 05/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining a driving range of an electric-powered vehicle, the method comprising:

  • receiving a plurality of driving parameters selected from the group consisting essentially of segment distance, average speed, location and time of day into a driving range calculator;

    calculating a value of at least one of an energy required to travel based upon the segment distance and average speed, driving time required to go a specified portion of the segment distance and energy required to go the specified portion;

    determining if the segment distance can be completed based on the calculated values; and

    outputting the driving range in a sensory-compatible format.

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