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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2007
Brendan M. Conlon, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Alan G. Holmes, Clarkston, MI (US);
Edward D. Tate, Jr., Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Eric M. Rask, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Brendan M. Conlon, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Alan G. Holmes, Clarkston, MI (US);
Edward D. Tate, Jr., Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Eric M. Rask, Royal Oak, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A control system for a hybrid powertrain determines operator demands, a powertrain operating state, and operating conditions based upon the inputs; selects an operating strategy based upon the operator demands, the powertrain operating state, and the operating conditions; determines a preferred powertrain operating state; and controls the powertrain to the preferred powertrain operating state based upon the selected operating strategy, the operator demands and the operating conditions.