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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2014
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Xiaoyong Wang, Novi, MI (US);
Wei Liang, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Qing Wang, Canton, MI (US);
Ryan Abraham McGee, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Ming Lang Kuang, Canton, MI (US);
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A system and method for controlling battery power in a hybrid vehicle for a given driver demand that balances battery state of charge and battery capacity limits while operating the engine at a system efficient engine power. Predictive information may be used to predict battery energy usage during a future time window that indicates a charging opportunity (excess power will be absorbed by the battery) or a boosting opportunity (battery power will be discharged). Based on this information and the current state of charge of the battery, an associated battery power for a given driver demand is determined.