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OPPORTUNISTIC CHARGING OF HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY

  • US 20130297126A1
  • Filed: 04/18/2013
  • Published: 11/07/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a powertrain comprising:

  • engaging a first clutch to driveably connect a motor to an engine;

    operating the motor to generate a first charging torque based on a state of charge of a battery to charge the battery; and

    in response to a decrease in engine speed resulting from a load associated with the first charging torque, controlling the engine to increase the engine speed toward a predetermined engine idle speed.

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