Systems and methods for engine and transmission control in response to look ahead data
US11034352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/106
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system, apparatus, and method integrates management of vehicle torque limits and gear shifting of a vehicle by determining future engine power requirements from the forward-looking route conditions to improve performance and drivability of the vehicle over what is achievable through default and/or currently selected torque limits and gear state shifting strategies.
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