System and method for controlling a vehicle
US9227515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/902
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for a vehicle comprises a control unit configured to be electrically coupled to a drive system of the vehicle. The drive system includes at least one traction motor for providing motive power to the vehicle. The control unit is configured to control a torque output of the traction motor to hold zero speed or near zero speed of the vehicle on a grade without knowing information, in at least one mode of operation, about the grade and/or a load of the vehicle, and without a service brake of the vehicle being activated.
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