A method and a system for indicating a fuel efficiency in a vehicle is provided that includes a density sensor configured to measure the density of a fuel mixture stored in a fuel tank. In addition, a controller is configured to derive the mix ratio related to the fuel mixture via the density measured by the density sensor and change a reference value of a fuel calculation logic based on the mix ratio. In addition, the controller is configured to determine the fuel efficiency based on the changed reference value.
System and method for indicating fuel efficiency of flexible fuel vehicle
2015-08-04
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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