Patent ID: 8457873
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: B60W,G06Q,G07C,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A computer program product comprising non-transient computer-readable media having encoded instructions for executing the following method for promotional correlation with one or more selective hybrid vehicle modes, wherein the method includes: providing user-accessible information indicating a correlation between a preferred consequential result and one or more possible hybrid vehicle operation modes of an electric/combustion hybrid vehicle in accordance with a qualification state applicable to the particular route or area and/or applicable during the temporal travel period; obtaining identification of at least one implemented hybrid vehicle operation mode of the electric/combustion hybrid vehicle, which implemented hybrid vehicle operation mode is detected during travel via a particular route or area and/or during a temporal travel period; and confirming a vehicle certification status based on the implemented hybrid vehicle operation mode that is sufficient to qualify for the preferred consequential result.