Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle, LLP
System and method for utilizing estimated driver braking effort
A method for controlling an engine of a vehicle operated by a driver may comprise detecting actuation of a braking device of the vehicle by the driver; calculating a parameter indicative of an actual amount of braking effort by said driver based on vehicle conditions; and adjusting an engine operating parameter based on said parameter. The method can adjust a number of cylinders carrying out combustion, fuel cut operation, a level of powertrain output torque (positive, and/or negative), and/or other engine parameters.
Ford GLobal Technologies, LLC
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Gopichandra Shane Jeff Yonghua David
Surnilla Elwart Doering Li Bidner