Method for controlling the operation of at least one drive or load component of a hybrid or electric vehicle and method for generating an operation optimization notice for such operation

A method for controlling the operation of at least one drive and / or load component of an electric or hybrid vehicle (A) is described. A distance (10) of the electric or hybrid vehicle (A) to a preceding vehicle (B) is detected. A power demand for a component (40, 42, 60, 62) of the electric or hybrid vehicle (A) is determined based on the distance (10). The operating state of the component (40, 42, 60, 62) is adjusted in accordance with the determined power requirement or, instead of an operating state, a corresponding operational optimization indication is generated and reproduced.