Multimode vehicular navigation control

摘要

Multimode vehicular navigation control system including a vehicle that has a memory component and a vehicle control module (VCM), where the VCM includes a controller. The memory component stores functional modes of operation and control modes of operation, each of the control modes of operation being associated with a mechanism for controlling the vehicle, and each of the functional modes of operation being associated with a desired function of the vehicle. The VCM receive control commands from a system operator and implements the control commands, utilizing the controller. At least one of the control modes of operation is configured for automatic control of the vehicle and at least one of the control modes of operation is a torque control mode for providing a power signal directly to a vehicle motor, without utilization of the controller.