US Patent:
20110282527, Nov 17, 2011
Inventors:
Krishnaraj Inbarajan - Troy MI, US
Vishnu Madanarajagopal - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
General Motors LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
G06F 7/00
G06F 15/18
H02J 7/00
US Classification:
701 22, 320109, 701 29, 706 12
Abstract:
The described method and system improve electric-power driving range for electric vehicles, i.e., electric-only, hybrid electric, and other vehicles that draw electrical power from an on-board storage system for propulsion. The described system uses synergy among selected data sources to provide charging prompts and route assistance to allow the vehicle user to operate his or her vehicle in a more economical fashion by ensuring timely and cost effective charging.