Title: Method for alerting a vehicle user to refuel prior to exceeding a remaining driving distance
Application Number: 200610146494 Application Date: 2006.10.20
Publication Number: 1952603 Publication Date: 2007.04.25
Approval Pub. Date: Granted Pub. Date:
International Classifi-cation: G01C21/26;G01D21/02;G01F9/02
Applicant(s) Name: General Motors Corporation Address:
Inventor(s) Name: Stabler Francis R.
Attorney & Agent: wangxiao heng chenjing jun
Abstract:
    A method for alerting a vehicle user to refuel prior to exceeding a remaining driving distance includes monitoring vehicle fuel conditions. The remaining driving distance of the vehicle is determined through analysis of the vehicle fuel conditions. The position of the vehicle is monitored, and the user is provided with a location of at least one refueling station within the remaining driving distance of the vehicle.
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