In one embodiment, a method for controlling engine braking is disclosed. The method includes determining an amount of brake pressure being applied by a vehicle traveling on a road. The method includes determining a current velocity of the vehicle, wherein a transmission of the vehicle is operating using a first gear of a plurality of gears. The method includes, according to the amount of brake pressure and the current velocity of the vehicle, determining a road grade threshold for a second gear of the plurality of gears. The method includes determining a grade of the road. The method includes determining that the determined grade of the road satisfies the road grade threshold for the second gear of the vehicle. The method includes, in response to the determination, causing the transmission of the vehicle to operate in the second gear of the plurality of gears.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE BRAKING
07.05.2020
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE BRAKING FORCE
Europäisches Patentamt | 2016
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