CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLES WITH HIGH DEGREE OF HYBRIDIZATION

摘要

Systems and methods for controlling and operating a hybrid vehicle having a high degree of hybridization are disclosed. A power flow control system predicts vehicle power demand to drive the hybrid vehicle based on changing conditions during operation of the hybrid vehicle. The power flow control system controls the power flow so as to provide power to drive the hybrid vehicle based on the predicted vehicle power demand, wherein the predicted vehicle power demand is greater than a maximum power available from an engine at at least one point in time during operation of the hybrid vehicle.