METHOD FOR MANAGING TRANSITIONS IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES WITH A HYBRID DRIVE POWERTRAIN

摘要

A method for controlling combustion mode transitions for an engine of a hybrid powertrain includes commanding an increase in engine torque, adjusting motor torque output from a torque machine responsive to the operator torque request and the commanded increase in engine torque, executing the combustion mode transition, and operating the torque machine in a torque reclamation state.