Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.

Matthew J Klemmer

Christopher E Whitney

Eric Edward Krueger

James C Gibbs

Patrick J O'Leary

Daryl A Wilson

Carlene M Sienkiewicz

Kiana D Bassey

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.

Adaptive cruise control system and method incorporating regenerative braking and start-stop functions

Methods and apparatus are provided for performing a jump-start without the use of external equipment. The apparatus comprises a first battery electrically coupled to a starter motor for an engine, the first battery providing power to start the engine; a second battery; a power converter electrically coupled to the first battery and electrically coupled to the second battery; and a controller communicatively coupled to the power converter. The controller may be configured to determine a low battery condition of the first battery such that the first battery has insufficient power to start the engine, and when the low battery condition occurs, to direct the power converter to supply power from the second battery to the first battery to thereby allow the engine to be started.

Method and system for internally jump-starting an engine

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South Lyon, MI, United States of America

Matthew J Klemmer