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Hybrid vehicle and control method therefor

  • US 6,630,810 B2
  • Filed: 12/09/2002
  • Issued: 10/07/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A hybrid vehicle comprising an engine for driving the vehicle and a motor for assist driving the engine and for generating electric power, further comprises:

  • a battery, which is charged by electric power generated by said motor;

    a DC/DC converter, capable of outputting a variable output voltage, and which outputs a control voltage for controlling auxiliary machines of the vehicle by decreasing the voltage of the battery;

    a temperature detecting device for detecting a temperature of the battery; and

    an output voltage increasing device which activates said DC/DC converter by setting the output voltage of the DC/DC converter at a predetermined value when the temperature of the battery is below a predetermined value, and which increases the output voltage gradually from said predetermined value after said DC/DC converter is activated.

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