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HYBRID VEHICLE AND METHOD OF OPERATION

  • US 20150197237A1
  • Filed: 01/16/2014
  • Published: 07/16/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle comprising:

  • a battery having a time constant;

    a motor configured to draw current from the battery and to deliver torque to vehicle wheels;

    an internal combustion engine configured to deliver torque to the vehicle wheels; and

    a controller configured to respond to a prediction of a future power demand event by waiting until within two time constants of the event and then operating the vehicle to supply a charging current to the battery.

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