Vehicle and method of controlling
US9340197B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/906
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling a mild hybrid vehicle with an electric motor is provided. The electric motor is arranged to selectively output torque and to selectively operate as a generator to harvest electrical power during operation of an internal combustion engine of the mild hybrid vehicle. An interface is provided in a location accessible outside of the vehicle. The interface is configured to control non-driving movement of the mild hybrid vehicle. An input is received from a human operator via the interface. In response to the input, the vehicle moves solely under power of the electric motor of the mild hybrid vehicle.
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