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RUNNING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

  • US 20150191172A1
  • Filed: 08/08/2012
  • Published: 07/09/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/08/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A running control system for a vehicle having an engagement element that is disposed between a prime mover and drive wheels to selectively enable power transmission therebetween, and a braking device that is adapted to generate a braking force according to an operation of a driver irrespective of an engagement state of the engagement element, comprising:

  • a controller that is configured to apply a braking force of the prime mover to the drive wheels by bringing the engagement element into engagement to enable torque transmission between the prime mover and the drive wheels, if the braking device is operated and then the braking force of the braking device is eliminated by aborting an operation of the braking device during coasting of the vehicle while disengaging the engagement element to interrupt torque transmission between the prime mover and the drive wheels.

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