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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 11, 2025
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Kevin A. O'dea, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Chase Goodin, Howell, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A system for controlling acceleration within an autonomous vehicle includes an autonomous vehicle controller adapted to receive an acceleration command, receive real-time data related to a radius of tires of the vehicle, presence of a trailer connected to the vehicle, and a mass of the vehicle including any trailer connected thereto, estimate the radius of the tires of the vehicle, determine if a trailer is connected to the vehicle and estimate a total weight of the vehicle, including any trailer connected thereto, based on the real-time data, calculate a motor torque command as a function of the acceleration command, the estimated radius of the tires of the vehicle and the estimated total weight of the vehicle, actuate a propulsion system of the vehicle according to the calculated motor torque command, and accelerate the vehicle according to the acceleration command.