Patent ID: 9199627
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: B60W

Abstract:
1. A method for determining a first parameter R F which represents a motive force capacity of a motor vehicle, wherein the vehicle includes a power train which is configured and operable to assume various transmission ratios for propulsion of the vehicle and the power train comprises an engine, drivable devices of the vehicle which are driven by the engine and a gearbox, operable to set transmission ratios, and the gearbox is connected between the engine and the drivable devices, the method comprising: receiving, by an electronic processor, a reading representing a then current actual motive force for the engine, the then current actual motive force including a running resistance; determining, by the electronic processor, the first parameter R wherein the first motive force F determining a second parameter R outputting a signal based on at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter to a vehicle controller for controlling at least one of a determination of a virtual accelerator pedal value, a gear change choice, a gear change strategy, a compressor, a generator, an air conditioner pump or other ancillary device, a cruise control function, and an indication of a driving hint for a driver of the motor vehicle.