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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2001
Kazuhiko Morimoto, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Yoshiaki Omata, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Kazuyoshi Noda, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Suzuki Motor Corporation, Hamamatsu, JP;
Abstract
A hybrid vehicle includes an engine controller which controls a running state of the engine, a motor controller which controls both driving and battery recharging power-generating states, and an indicator which is connected to the motor controller. The indicator is turned on when the recharging power generating control is executed during slowdown of the hybrid vehicle. The indicator is turned on and off when the recharging power generating control is not executed during slowdown of the hybrid vehicle and is in a state that execution is possible. Therefore, by turning on the indicator or by turning it on and off, a driver is informed positively whether the recharging power generating control is executed or the recharging power generation control is not executed. As a result, the driver can operate the vehicle differently so that recharging power generation during vehicle slowdown can be executed efficiently.