The current embodiments include a method and a system in which a variable-configuration powertrain and trailer airbag inflation pressure can be controlled to maintain a desired following distance. By controlling a vehicle transmission, a final drive status, and/or a trailer airbag inflation pressure, a following distance can be maintained in anticipation of deceleration events to enhance vehicle deceleration capabilities. While applicable to vehicle platooning, particularly tractor trailers, the method and the system are equally applicable to essentially any autonomous following vehicle(s) which may or may not be communicatively coupled to a lead vehicle.


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    Title :

    PREDICTIVE TRACTION ASSIST FOR VEHICLES IN PLATOONING OPERATIONS


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    Publication date :

    2023-10-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion / B60Q ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL , Anordnung von Signal- oder Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, deren Einbau oder Halterung oder deren Schaltkreise bei Fahrzeugen allgemein / G08G Anlagen zur Steuerung, Regelung oder Überwachung des Verkehrs , TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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