Systems and methods of engine stop/start control of an electrified powertrain
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
- an internal information module structured to receive internal information regarding operation of a hybrid vehicle;
an external static information module structured to receive external static information for a route of the hybrid vehicle, wherein the external static information is based on a position of the hybrid vehicle on the route;
an external dynamic information module structured to receive external dynamic information for the route of the hybrid vehicle, wherein the external dynamic information is based on the position and a time of travel of the hybrid vehicle at the position; and
an engine stop/start module communicably coupled to each of the internal information module, the external static information module, and the external dynamic information module, wherein the engine stop/start module is structured to;
selectively enable and disable a stop/start function for the engine of the hybrid vehicle based on at least one of the internal information, the external static information, and the external dynamic information; and
disable the stop/start function for the engine if an instantaneous road grade exceeds a predetermined road grade threshold, wherein the stop/start function controls selective activation and deactivation of the engine during operation of the hybrid vehicle.
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Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, and methods disclosed provide for receiving internal information, external static information, and external dynamic information of a hybrid vehicle, and selectively enable or disable a stop/start function for the engine of the hybrid vehicle based on the internal hybrid vehicle information, external static information, and external dynamic information. The stop/start function controls selective activation and deactivation of the engine during operation of the hybrid vehicle.
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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an internal information module structured to receive internal information regarding operation of a hybrid vehicle; an external static information module structured to receive external static information for a route of the hybrid vehicle, wherein the external static information is based on a position of the hybrid vehicle on the route; an external dynamic information module structured to receive external dynamic information for the route of the hybrid vehicle, wherein the external dynamic information is based on the position and a time of travel of the hybrid vehicle at the position; and an engine stop/start module communicably coupled to each of the internal information module, the external static information module, and the external dynamic information module, wherein the engine stop/start module is structured to; selectively enable and disable a stop/start function for the engine of the hybrid vehicle based on at least one of the internal information, the external static information, and the external dynamic information; and disable the stop/start function for the engine if an instantaneous road grade exceeds a predetermined road grade threshold, wherein the stop/start function controls selective activation and deactivation of the engine during operation of the hybrid vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6)
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2. A system for a hybrid vehicle, comprising:
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an engine; and a controller communicably and operatively coupled to the engine, the controller structured to; receive at least one of internal information, external static information, and external dynamic information; selectively enable and disable a stop/start function for the engine based on at least one of the internal information, the external static information, and the external dynamic information; disable the stop/start function for the engine if an instantaneous road grade exceeds a predetermined road grade threshold, wherein the stop/start function controls selective activation and deactivation of the engine. - View Dependent Claims (8, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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7. A method, comprising:
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receiving, by a controller of a hybrid vehicle, internal hybrid vehicle information, external static information, and external dynamic information; selectively enabling or disabling a stop/start function for an engine of the hybrid vehicle based on at least one of the internal hybrid vehicle information, the external static information, and the external dynamic information; and disabling the stop/start function for the engine if an instantaneous road grade exceeds a predetermined road grade threshold, wherein the stop/start function controls selective activation and deactivation of the engine during operation of the hybrid vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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