A method and system for determining a work path for a machine determines a path that minimizes energy consumption of the machine to enhance a usable duration of an electrical charge of an energy source or to conserve fuel. A work area is defined and is divisible into a number of cells. Respective geographic...http://www.google.de/patents/US20040068352?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040068352 - METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT PATH OF A MACHINE