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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2015
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Brock Dunlap, Plymouth, MI (US);
Bryan Michael Bolger, Canton, MI (US);
Angel Fernando Porras, Dearborn, MI (US);
William David Treharne, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle includes an engine arranged to output torque and an electric machine arranged to apply a reaction torque against engine output torque to generate power for charging a traction battery. The vehicle also includes a controller programmed to issue a command to adjust the engine output torque and an output speed corresponding to a predetermined optimal brake specific fuel consumption while providing power to charge the fraction battery, satisfy an accessory power demand, and propel the vehicle.