System and method for reducing vehicle generated carbon dioxide emissions

摘要

A system is disclosed having a primary vehicle and a secondary vehicle that is carried by the primary vehicle when not in use. The system further includes at least one of an immobilizing device to immobilize the primary vehicle if the secondary vehicle is removed from the primary vehicle, a data storage device for storing information regarding usage of the primary and secondary vehicles, a user interface device for displaying information regarding usage of the primary and secondary vehicles, and a user prompt for providing information regarding potential opportunities for use of the secondary vehicle to encourage usage of the secondary vehicle and lower CO2 emissions.

主权项

1. A vehicle system comprising:
a composite vehicle including a primary vehicle having a carbon dioxide emission producing engine and a secondary vehicle producing less carbon dioxide emissions than the primary vehicle and being transportable by the primary vehicle; a device to detect whether the secondary vehicle has been removed from the primary vehicle; a data storage device for storing information regarding usage of the primary vehicle and the secondary vehicle; a user interface for displaying information regarding usage of the primary vehicle and the secondary vehicle; and including an immobilizing device to immobilize the primary vehicle when the secondary vehicle has been removed from the primary vehicle.