摘要 |
The hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine 50, an electric motor/generator 40, and an energy storage device 42 such as a battery. The system further comprises a detector 43 for detecting the status of the battery and a vehicle deceleration detector 30, both of which are in communication with a controller 32 coupled to the I.C. engine and the electric motor/generator. The controller is adapted to determine deceleration corresponding to a torque braking quantity and the status of the battery. In response to the foregoing values, whereby the status of the battery is capable for regenerative braking, the controller controls the I.C. engine to modulate engine pumping losses so as to selectively control the mass of fresh air passing through the vehicle catalyst system. Alternatively, if the battery status is such that regenerative braking is not required, the generator is operated as a motor. |