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Powertrain control system for a vehicle utilizing vehicle acceleration

  • US 6,295,500 B1
  • Filed: 06/26/2000
  • Issued: 09/25/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle, comprising:

  • determining a first desired vehicle acceleration based on a driver command;

    determining a second desired vehicle acceleration based on a speed control strategy;

    selecting a maximum of said first desired vehicle acceleration and said second desired vehicle acceleration; and

    controlling the powertrain so that an actual vehicle acceleration approaches said selected vehicle acceleration.

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