Autonomous driving with dynamic skip fire

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9983583
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15672132

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The present invention relates generally to techniques for improving fuel efficiency of a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine capable of operating at various displacement levels. An autonomous driving unit or cruise controller selects when possible an engine torque output that corresponds to a fuel efficient displacement level. The resultant vehicle speed profile and NVH level is acceptable to vehicle occupants.

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TULA TECHNOLOGY INC2460 ZANKER ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131

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Serrano, Louis J Los Gatos, US 103 2142
Subramanian, Ram Saratoga, US 10 74
Younkins, Matthew A San Jose, US 59 1046

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