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Methods and systems for energy management within a transportation network

  • US 8,571,723 B2
  • Filed: 12/28/2011
  • Issued: 10/29/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • determining whether use of an energy management system (EMS) associated with a vehicle traveling in a transportation network is allowed within a region of the transportation network, wherein the EMS obtains a trip plan for the vehicle that designates operational settings of the vehicle as a function of at least one of distance or time along a trip of the vehicle, and wherein the trip plan designates the operational settings for the vehicle in order to reduce at least one of fuel consumed or emissions generated during the trip relative to traveling according to another plan;

    determining whether the EMS is being used by the vehicle when the vehicle is within the region using a computer; and

    sending a message to an off-board location when the EMS is not being used by the vehicle within the region using the computer.

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