Method for operating vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, involves adjusting operation of vehicle in response to whether detected traffic control device is stop sign or traffic light

摘要

The method involves adjusting the operation of vehicle in response to whether a detected traffic control device is a stop sign or a traffic light. The control strategy is carried out automatically, or it is recommended to a driver of vehicle to take action based on the control strategy. The torque of vehicle wheels is converted to electrical energy through starter/generator. The electrical energy is stored in an electrical energy storage device.