System and method for enhanced operator control of fuel saving modes

摘要

The present disclosure generally relates to a system and method for providing enhanced operator-controlled fuel saving modes for a vehicle to optimize fuel economy of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the fuel saving optimization system and method enables the operator to create fuel saving configurations 102 which include operator input as to how to operate one or more devices 110 while the vehicle is within a specific locale or location and under a specific conditions or in response to specific event occurring. The fuel saving optimization system stores each created fuel saving configuration for a future use 120, and executes each fuel saving configuration 118 when the vehicle is under the specified conditions. In certain embodiments, the input is provided by the operator in real time or can be retrieved via past travel history data on a particular route which is stored in a database. The devices may include HVAC system, radio, interior lighting, navigation system, cameras etc.