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Method and system for controlling a motive power system of an automotive vehicle

  • US 8,005,587 B2
  • Filed: 01/25/2008
  • Issued: 08/23/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/25/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a motive power system of an automotive vehicle wherein the motive power system has a charge sustaining mode and a charge depleting mode, the method comprising:

  • determining an expected location of the vehicle;

    determining expected environment information based on the expected location of the vehicle; and

    requesting the charge sustaining mode if the expected environment information meets a first predetermined criterion, thereby controlling the motive power system.

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