Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

John A Calkins

Robert Charles Simon, Jr

Richard A Marsh

David C Poirier

Daniel B O'Connell

Peter M Medich

Richard C Mamolen

A throttle follower controller for establishing a release throttle position upon the release of the throttle by the vehicle operator which is maintained at a specified value for a predetermined time if the vehicle transmission is experiencing an upshift or if an upshift will occur upon the release of the throttle to provide for a smooth upshift. Upon completion of the upshift or if no upshift will occur upon release of the throttle, a controlled transition of the throttle angle to a predetermined lower coastdown value is established to prevent drive-on while preventing a sudden harsh drive line jerk upon release of the vehicle throttle.

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Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America

John A Calkins