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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2026
Filed:
May. 25, 2022
Volvo Truck Corporation, Gothenburg, SE;
Volvo Truck Corporation, Gothenburg, SE;
Abstract
A method of controlling a heavy-duty vehicle, comprising an electric machine configured to apply a propulsion torque on at least one wheel of the vehicle upon applying a pressure on an accelerator pedal of the vehicle, and to apply a brake torque on the at least one wheel upon releasing the pressure from the accelerator pedal, the method comprising determining a lateral force on the at least one wheel of the vehicle; determining a maximum allowable lateral force of the at least one wheel for obtaining a desired longitudinal brake force by the electric machine when releasing the pressure from the accelerator pedal; and transmitting a signal indicative of a foundation braking interaction to an operator of the vehicle when the lateral force is higher than the maximum allowable lateral force.