A remaining power capacity of a vehicle source of electric power that will remain after travelling along an identified route to an identified destination is estimated. It is determined whether the estimated remaining power capacity will be sufficient for travelling from the identified destination to at least one known location where the vehicle can be recharged. An indication is provided of at least one recommendation regarding recharging the vehicle prior to reaching the identified destination when the estimated remaining power capacity will not be sufficient for travelling from the identified destination to the at least one known location. At least one recommended location may be identified where the vehicle may be recharged prior to reaching the identified destination, and automated route guidance to the recommended location may be provided based on a selection by a user. Characteristics such as: a change in elevation along the identified route, a traffic condition along the identified route, and a weather condition along the identified route, may be used when estimating the remaining power capacity. The indication may also suggest an alternative drive mode that results in an estimated power consumption sufficient to reach the destination.


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    Title :

    System and Method To Facilitate Having Adequate Vehicle Power


    Contributors:
    MATT JONES (author)

    Publication date :

    2017-06-21


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen / G01C Messen von Entfernungen, Höhen, Neigungen oder Richtungen , MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS



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