Control apparatus and control method for hybrid vehicle
US10328817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/914
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle, a clutch being provided in a power transmission path leading from an engine to drive wheels, the clutch transmitting torque between the engine and the drive wheels when engaged, the clutch interrupting the transmission of torque between the engine and the drive wheels, the control apparatus including an ECU configured to execute drive control for consuming electric power of a storage device by driving a first motor, when the clutch is kept in a released state and the clutch cannot be engaged and an amount of electrical charge of the storage device is higher than a prescribed first threshold value.
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