Adaptive cruise control system and method incorporating regenerative braking and start-stop functions
US9796385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/947
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a cruise control module, an engine control module, and a brake control module. The cruise control module determines a cruise torque request based on at least one of a following distance of a vehicle and a rate at which the vehicle is approaching an object. The engine control module determines a negative torque capacity of a powertrain. The powertrain includes an engine and an electric motor. The brake control module applies a friction brake when the cruise torque request is less than the negative torque capacity of the powertrain.
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