A control system including a method and apparatus for operating a hybrid vehicle. A disconnect clutch selectively separates an electric machine from a combustion engine. If a wide open throttle or high torque command is requested and the combustion engine is shut down, a 12 volt starter may be used to start the combustion engine while disconnected from the electric machine and all of the electric machine torque available may be used for traction.
Method and apparatus for starting an engine of a modular hybrid transmission based upon demanded torque
15.03.2016
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Europäisches Patentamt | 2016
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