A velocity control mechanism is operable to control a vehicle at a maximum forward velocity setting and a maximum rearward velocity setting. The velocity control mechanism includes a processor configured to receive a first signal from an actuator selectively positionable in a velocity control mode in which the vehicle operates at a maximum limited forward velocity less than the maximum forward velocity setting and a maximum limited rearward velocity less than the maximum rearward velocity setting. The first signal represents a desired vehicle forward velocity. The processor also configured to control a velocity of the vehicle in the forward direction based on the first signal and receive a second signal from the actuator. The second signal represents a desired vehicle rearward velocity. The processor further configured to control a velocity of the vehicle in the rearward direction based on the second signal.

In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, cruise control of an automotive vehicle in a fuel economy cruise control mode controls vehicle speed to be within a fuel economy speed band about a cruise control set speed so that instantaneous fuel economy is at least equal to average fuel economy.

A velocity control mechanism is operable to control a vehicle at a maximum forward velocity setting and a maximum rearward velocity setting. The velocity control mechanism includes a processor configured to receive a first signal from an actuator selectively positionable in a velocity control mode in which the vehicle operates at a maximum limited forward velocity less than the maximum forward velocity setting and a maximum limited rearward velocity less than the maximum rearward velocity setting. The first signal represents a desired vehicle forward velocity. The processor also configured to control a velocity of the vehicle in the forward direction based on the first signal and receive a second signal from the actuator. The second signal represents a desired vehicle rearward velocity. The processor further configured to control a velocity of the vehicle in the rearward direction based on the second signal.

A velocity control mechanism for a vehicle operable to move in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The velocity control mechanism includes an acceleration control mode operable to accelerate the vehicle in one of the forward direction and the rearward direction, a velocity control mode operable to control a velocity of the vehicle in one of the forward and the rearward direction, and an intermediate control mode positioned between the acceleration control mode and the velocity control mode. An actuator is moveable between the acceleration control mode and the velocity control mode and is biased into the intermediate control mode.

An adaptive cruise control system for a vehicle may include an access device configured to receive manual input and responsively generate control signals for use in controlling acceleration, braking and steering of a vehicle. The adaptive cruise control system may also include at least one additional device located remote from the access device and configured to receive manual input and responsively generate control signals for use in controlling acceleration, braking and steering of the vehicle. The adaptive cruise control system may further include a controller in communication with the access device and the at least one additional device. The controller may be configured to control acceleration, braking and steering of the vehicle based on the manual input received via the access device and the at least one additional device.

A user interface device for an autonomous vehicle (AV) can include an autonomy engage selector and a plurality of vehicle interfaces connected in series. Each of the plurality of vehicle interfaces can correspond to a respective vehicle operation and can include a relay that engages when the vehicle interface is in a ready state. The user interface device can also include a drive-by-wire controller to autonomously operate each of the plurality of vehicle interfaces in response to an engage input on the autonomy engage selector when the user interface device is in a ready condition.

An approach to setting a cruise control speed based on identifying a vehicle operator and analyzing metadata associated with the vehicle operator. The identity of the vehicle operator and any passengers is determined based on identity sensors in the vehicle or by manual identity entry. Metadata, associated with the vehicle operator, is retrieved from the metadata database, located either locally or remotely. The metadata is analyzed based on factors such as the current route and the identity of any passengers. The cruise control speed is set based on the results of the analysis. Any changes to the setting are updated in the metadata database.

A method controls an at least partially autonomous ego motor vehicle having a positive driving behavior in the event of turning off or a lane change of a relevant road user. The method includes determining a current shortest distance between the ego motor vehicle and the relevant road user, determining a safety measure which contains a collision probability, determining an ideal speed of the ego motor vehicle at which a predefined safety measure is attainable, and determining a speed-based adjustment value for acceleration and/or deceleration of the ego motor vehicle based on the ideal speed. The method further includes determining a distance-based adjustment value for acceleration and/or deceleration of the ego motor vehicle based on a hazard factor kept available by the storage unit, selecting between the speed-based adjustment value and the distance-based adjustment value, and controlling deceleration or acceleration of the ego motor vehicle.

An approach to setting a cruise control speed based on identifying a vehicle operator and analyzing metadata associated with the vehicle operator. The identity of the vehicle operator and any passengers is determined based on identity sensors in the vehicle or by manual identity entry. Metadata, associated with the vehicle operator, is retrieved from the metadata database, located either locally or remotely. The metadata is analyzed based on factors such as the current route and the identity of any passengers. The cruise control speed is set based on the results of the analysis. Any changes to the setting are updated in the metadata database.

A velocity control mechanism for a vehicle operable to move in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The velocity control mechanism includes an acceleration control mode operable to accelerate the vehicle in one of the forward direction and the rearward direction, a velocity control mode operable to control a velocity of the vehicle in one of the forward and the rearward direction, and an intermediate control mode positioned between the acceleration control mode and the velocity control mode. An actuator is moveable between the acceleration control mode and the velocity control mode and is biased into the intermediate control mode.