Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Stephen Li-Chun Shen

Douglas Raymond Martin

Kenneth James Miller

Christopher Adam Ochocinski

Joseph F Stanek

Robert David Hancasky

Matthew Fleming

An exemplary creep torque selection method includes selecting an amount of reverse creep torque for a vehicle. The selecting is independent from an amount of forward creep torque for the vehicle.

Variable creep torque

Systems and methods for increasing hybrid driveline efficiency are disclosed. In one example, an efficient engine operating region is defined within an engine operating domain based on an engine's brake specific fuel consumption. The systems and methods may increase an amount of time a hybrid driveline operates at more efficient operating conditions.

Methods and systems for operating an engine in a hybrid vehicle driveline

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Canton, MI, United States of America

Stephen Li-Chun Shen