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Hybrid vehicle and driving control method therefor

US11433877B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2019
Grant dateSep 6, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/7072
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hybrid vehicle and a control method are provided. The method of controlling a hybrid vehicle including a motor, an engine, and an engine clutch disposed between the motor and the engine includes determining whether to enter a first mode in which both the engine and the motor operate without engagement of the engine clutch, based on at least a first condition related to an accelerator pedal and a second condition related to a required torque condition, determining torque of the motor in consideration of at least required torque upon determining entry into the first mode, and determining an operating point of the engine based on engine generation power to be supplied to the motor with power of the engine.

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