METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE DRIVELINE RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL CONDITIONS
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1. A method for operating a hybrid vehicle, comprising:
- operating a driveline disconnect clutch in response to a vehicle destination.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, external data are a basis for operating a driveline disconnect clutch. For example, a vehicle destination may be a basis for opening a driveline disconnect clutch and beginning to discharging an energy storage device so that fewer hydrocarbons may be consumed by the vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for operating a hybrid vehicle, comprising:
operating a driveline disconnect clutch in response to a vehicle destination. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for operating a hybrid vehicle, comprising:
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receiving driving route information at a controller; and selectively operating a driveline disconnect clutch in response to the driving route information. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for operating a hybrid vehicle, comprising:
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assessing a state of charge (SOC) of an electric energy storage device; receiving driving route information at a controller; and scheduling charging the electrical energy storage device at a first location in response to the SOC and the driving route information before reaching the first location. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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