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Methods and system for operating a vehicle in sand

US12377852B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2023
Grant dateAug 5, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2720/28
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for operating a vehicle in a mode to free the vehicle from being stuck in sand are presented. In one example, a speed of an electric machine is adjusted to determine when wheel jitter occurs. The electric machine speed may be maintained at a speed where wheel jitter occurs while the vehicle is stuck.

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