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Vehicle Gauge for Displaying Electric Mode Status and Method of Doing the Same

  • US 20120188068A1
  • Filed: 01/20/2011
  • Published: 07/26/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/20/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of displaying an electric mode status of a vehicle, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving a non-throttle sensor reading from a non-throttle sensor and using the non-throttle sensor reading to determine a first gauge allocation for a vehicle gauge;

    (b) receiving a throttle sensor reading from a throttle sensor and using the throttle sensor reading to determine a second gauge allocation for the vehicle gauge;

    (c) using the first and second gauge allocations to determine the electric mode status of the vehicle; and

    (d) displaying the electric mode status of the vehicle with the vehicle gauge, wherein the vehicle can operate in an electric mode and at least one alternative mode of operation.

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