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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING AN ENERGY CONSUMPTION WHEN DRIVING A VEHICLE

  • US 20150375751A1
  • Filed: 02/11/2014
  • Published: 12/31/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining a measure of energy utilisation during operation of a vehicle, wherein said vehicle includes a first power source for generating a first motive force for propulsion of said vehicle in a first direction of travel, and at least one first brake system configured to be activated to apply a first brake force which acts against movement of said vehicle in said first direction of travel;

  • for a first period of time during said operation of said vehicle and when demand for motive force from said first power source is interrupted, the method comprisesestimating energy consumption during operation of said vehicle without demanding brake force from said first brake system, andusing said estimated energy consumption during said operation of said vehicle, without demanding said brake force from said first brake system, as a basis for determining and determining a measure of energy utilisation during said operation of said vehicle.

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