VEHICLE MOTION CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle sideslip control system for maintaining a non-zero value of sideslip whilst cornering. The system comprises a vehicle sideslip controller operable automatically to control the vehicle to apply a positive or negative torque to one or more wheels of the vehicle in such a manner as to maintain the non-zero value of sideslip.

主权项

1. A vehicle sideslip control system adapted to maintain a prescribed non-zero target value of a sideslip angle while cornering, the system comprising a vehicle sideslip controller operable automatically to control the vehicle to apply a positive or negative torque to one or more wheels of the vehicle to maintain said prescribed non-zero target value of sideslip angle.