A vehicle includes an electric machine configured to recharge a battery through regenerative braking, an electric heater configured to heat a powertrain lubricating oil, and a controller. The controller, in response to a temperature of the powertrain lubricating oil being less than a threshold, directs regenerative braking power to the electric heater.
REGENERATIVE BRAKING POWER TO OPERATE VEHICLE ELECTRIC HEATER
2017-03-16
Patent
Electronic Resource
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Regenerative braking power to operate vehicle electric heater
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