Francis Thomas Connolly

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Ann Arbor, MI, US

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Patents Grantslast 30 patents

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System and method for detecting and correcting engine speed control...
- Patent number 12,172,625
- Issue date Dec 24, 2024
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Justin Panhans
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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System and method for completing a neutral profile learning test
- Patent number 12,097,863
- Issue date Sep 24, 2024
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Justin Panhans
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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System and method for restarting an engine
- Patent number 12,084,043
- Issue date Sep 10, 2024
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Maruthi Ravichandran
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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System and method for close-in-bore learning for a hybrid vehicle
- Patent number 11,897,476
- Issue date Feb 13, 2024
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Justin Panhans
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Method for controlling MHT powertrain hardware components as a func...
- Patent number 11,618,434
- Issue date Apr 4, 2023
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Scott James Thompson
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Hybrid/electric vehicle control system
- Patent number 11,535,254
- Issue date Dec 27, 2022
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Allen Magolan
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Compensation of high voltage loads during pedal lift operation
- Patent number 11,110,803
- Issue date Sep 7, 2021
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Methods and system for applying a driveline disconnect clutch
- Patent number 10,948,034
- Issue date Mar 16, 2021
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Felix Nedorezov
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Coordinated actuation to start an engine
- Patent number 10,815,951
- Issue date Oct 27, 2020
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Francis Thomas Connolly
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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System and method to prevent driveline float in lash region
- Patent number 10,640,102
- Issue date May 5, 2020
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Autonomous motor control during loss of motor communications
- Patent number 10,549,748
- Issue date Feb 4, 2020
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Jonathan Andrew Butcher
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Method for creep cancellation in hybrid drivelines
- Patent number 10,370,000
- Issue date Aug 6, 2019
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Torque modulation in a hybrid vehicle downshift during regenerative...
- Patent number 10,336,315
- Issue date Jul 2, 2019
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Barney D Nefcy
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Methods and system for transitioning between control modes while cr...
- Patent number 10,315,644
- Issue date Jun 11, 2019
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Rajit Johri
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
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Opportunistic charging of hybrid vehicle battery
- Patent number 10,155,511
- Issue date Dec 18, 2018
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Mark Steven Yamazaki
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Hybrid vehicle operating strategy during loss of motor controllability
- Patent number 10,112,596
- Issue date Oct 30, 2018
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Jonathan Andrew Butcher
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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System and method to prevent driveline float in lash region
- Patent number 10,029,670
- Issue date Jul 24, 2018
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Methods and systems for hybrid driveline control
- Patent number 9,937,913
- Issue date Apr 10, 2018
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Xiaoyong Wang
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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System and method for hybrid vehicle engine starts
- Patent number 9,932,031
- Issue date Apr 3, 2018
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Coordinated actuation to start an engine
- Patent number 9,828,924
- Issue date Nov 28, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Francis Thomas Connolly
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Methods and system for applying a driveline disconnect clutch
- Patent number 9,810,273
- Issue date Nov 7, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Felix Nedorezov
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Battery charging strategy in a hybrid vehicle
- Patent number 9,783,183
- Issue date Oct 10, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Bernard D. Nefcy
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Regenerative braking coaching system
- Patent number 9,761,065
- Issue date Sep 12, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Brian Thomas Soo
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Torque assist based on battery state of charge allocation
- Patent number 9,718,456
- Issue date Aug 1, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Minku Lee
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Controlling powertrain components for hill-holding in a hybrid elec...
- Patent number 9,688,263
- Issue date Jun 27, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Mark Steven Yamazaki
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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System and method for managing hybrid vehicle regenerative braking
- Patent number 9,630,626
- Issue date Apr 25, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Regenerative-braking transmission downshift torque limiting
- Patent number 9,598,085
- Issue date Mar 21, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Bernard D. Nefcy
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Methods and system for transitioning between control modes while cr...
- Patent number 9,573,579
- Issue date Feb 21, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Hybrid vehicle and method of controlling a hybrid vehicle powertrain
- Patent number 9,550,488
- Issue date Jan 24, 2017
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Torque modulation in a hybrid vehicle downshift during regenerative...
- Patent number 9,493,148
- Issue date Nov 15, 2016
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Barney D Nefcy
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL

Patents Applicationslast 30 patents

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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSE-IN-BORE LEARNING FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE
- Publication number 20240059294
- Publication date Feb 22, 2024
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Justin Panhans
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND CORRECTING ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...
- Publication number 20230365118
- Publication date Nov 16, 2023
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Justin Panhans
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTARTING AN ENGINE
- Publication number 20230331213
- Publication date Oct 19, 2023
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Maruthi Ravichandran
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPLETING A NEUTRAL PROFILE LEARNING TEST
- Publication number 20230294710
- Publication date Sep 21, 2023
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Justin Panhans
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MHT POWERTRAIN HARDWARE COMPONENTS AS A FUNC...
- Publication number 20220032903
- Publication date Feb 3, 2022
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Scott James Thompson
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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HYBRID/ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM
- Publication number 20200391740
- Publication date Dec 17, 2020
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Allen Magolan
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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COMPENSATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE LOADS DURING PEDAL LIFT OPERATION
- Publication number 20200298708
- Publication date Sep 24, 2020
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Rajit JOHRI
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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COORDINATED ACTUATION TO START AN ENGINE
- Publication number 20190153987
- Publication date May 23, 2019
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Francis Thomas CONNOLLY
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT DRIVELINE FLOAT IN LASH REGION
- Publication number 20180326969
- Publication date Nov 15, 2018
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Rajit JOHRI
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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AUTONOMOUS MOTOR CONTROL DURING LOSS OF MOTOR COMMUNICATIONS
- Publication number 20180244265
- Publication date Aug 30, 2018
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Jonathan Andrew BUTCHER
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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METHOD FOR CREEP CANCELLATION IN HYBRID DRIVELINES
- Publication number 20180134298
- Publication date May 17, 2018
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Rajit JOHRI
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT DRIVELINE FLOAT IN LASH REGION
- Publication number 20180126975
- Publication date May 10, 2018
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Rajit JOHRI
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A DRIVELINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH
- Publication number 20180119758
- Publication date May 3, 2018
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Felix Nedorezov
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATING STRATEGY DURING LOSS OF MOTOR CONTROLLABILITY
- Publication number 20170334427
- Publication date Nov 23, 2017
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Jonathan Andrew BUTCHER
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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System and Method for Hybrid Vehicle Engine Starts
- Publication number 20170327106
- Publication date Nov 16, 2017
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN CONTROL MODES WHILE CR...
- Publication number 20170080918
- Publication date Mar 23, 2017
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Torque Modulation in a Hybrid Vehicle Downshift During Regenerative...
- Publication number 20170043760
- Publication date Feb 16, 2017
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Barney D. Nefcy
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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OPPORTUNISTIC CHARGING OF HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY
- Publication number 20160325737
- Publication date Nov 10, 2016
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Mark Steven Yamazaki
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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TORQUE ASSIST BASED ON BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE ALLOCATION
- Publication number 20160280206
- Publication date Sep 29, 2016
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Minku LEE
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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REGENERATIVE BRAKING COACHING SYSTEM
- Publication number 20160267726
- Publication date Sep 15, 2016
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Brian Thomas SOO
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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BATTERY CHARGING STRATEGY IN A HYBRID VEHICLE
- Publication number 20160244043
- Publication date Aug 25, 2016
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Bernard D. NEFCY
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CAPACITY BASED ON REGENERATIVE BRAKING REQUEST
- Publication number 20160194008
- Publication date Jul 7, 2016
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Bernard D. NEFCY
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING REGENERATIVE BRAKING IN ADAPTIVE C...
- Publication number 20160144721
- Publication date May 26, 2016
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Brian Thomas SOO
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING LAUNCHING OF A HYBRID VEHICLE
- Publication number 20160052517
- Publication date Feb 25, 2016
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Francis Thomas Connolly
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A DRIVELINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH
- Publication number 20160032990
- Publication date Feb 4, 2016
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Felix Nedorezov
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN CONTROL MODES WHILE CR...
- Publication number 20160031431
- Publication date Feb 4, 2016
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Rajit Johri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ANTICIPATORY LINE PRESSURE...
- Publication number 20150370264
- Publication date Dec 24, 2015
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Daniel Colvin
- F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINT...
Information Patent Application
REGENERATIVE-BRAKING TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT TORQUE LIMITING
- Publication number 20150360691
- Publication date Dec 17, 2015
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Bernard D. Nefcy
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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PRESTROKING ENGINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH IN A HYBRID VEHICLE
- Publication number 20150291144
- Publication date Oct 15, 2015
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.
- Walter Joseph ORTMANN
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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LIMITING REGENERATIVE TORQUE FOR A HYBRID ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN
- Publication number 20150283988
- Publication date Oct 8, 2015
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
- Ming L. Kuang
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL

Francis Thomas Connolly

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Patents Grantslast 30 patents

System and method for detecting and correcting engine speed control...

System and method for completing a neutral profile learning test

System and method for restarting an engine

System and method for close-in-bore learning for a hybrid vehicle

Method for controlling MHT powertrain hardware components as a func...

Hybrid/electric vehicle control system

Compensation of high voltage loads during pedal lift operation

Methods and system for applying a driveline disconnect clutch

Coordinated actuation to start an engine

System and method to prevent driveline float in lash region

Autonomous motor control during loss of motor communications

Method for creep cancellation in hybrid drivelines

Torque modulation in a hybrid vehicle downshift during regenerative...

Methods and system for transitioning between control modes while cr...

Opportunistic charging of hybrid vehicle battery

Hybrid vehicle operating strategy during loss of motor controllability

System and method to prevent driveline float in lash region

Methods and systems for hybrid driveline control

System and method for hybrid vehicle engine starts

Coordinated actuation to start an engine

Methods and system for applying a driveline disconnect clutch

Battery charging strategy in a hybrid vehicle

Regenerative braking coaching system

Torque assist based on battery state of charge allocation

Controlling powertrain components for hill-holding in a hybrid elec...

System and method for managing hybrid vehicle regenerative braking

Regenerative-braking transmission downshift torque limiting

Methods and system for transitioning between control modes while cr...

Hybrid vehicle and method of controlling a hybrid vehicle powertrain

Torque modulation in a hybrid vehicle downshift during regenerative...

Patents Applicationslast 30 patents

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSE-IN-BORE LEARNING FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND CORRECTING ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTARTING AN ENGINE

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPLETING A NEUTRAL PROFILE LEARNING TEST

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MHT POWERTRAIN HARDWARE COMPONENTS AS A FUNC...

HYBRID/ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

COMPENSATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE LOADS DURING PEDAL LIFT OPERATION

COORDINATED ACTUATION TO START AN ENGINE

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT DRIVELINE FLOAT IN LASH REGION

AUTONOMOUS MOTOR CONTROL DURING LOSS OF MOTOR COMMUNICATIONS

METHOD FOR CREEP CANCELLATION IN HYBRID DRIVELINES

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT DRIVELINE FLOAT IN LASH REGION

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A DRIVELINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH

HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATING STRATEGY DURING LOSS OF MOTOR CONTROLLABILITY

System and Method for Hybrid Vehicle Engine Starts

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN CONTROL MODES WHILE CR...

Torque Modulation in a Hybrid Vehicle Downshift During Regenerative...

OPPORTUNISTIC CHARGING OF HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY

TORQUE ASSIST BASED ON BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE ALLOCATION

REGENERATIVE BRAKING COACHING SYSTEM

BATTERY CHARGING STRATEGY IN A HYBRID VEHICLE

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CAPACITY BASED ON REGENERATIVE BRAKING REQUEST

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING REGENERATIVE BRAKING IN ADAPTIVE C...

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING LAUNCHING OF A HYBRID VEHICLE

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A DRIVELINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN CONTROL MODES WHILE CR...

VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ANTICIPATORY LINE PRESSURE...

REGENERATIVE-BRAKING TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT TORQUE LIMITING

PRESTROKING ENGINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH IN A HYBRID VEHICLE

LIMITING REGENERATIVE TORQUE FOR A HYBRID ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN