Inventor

CONNOLLY FRANCIS THOMAS

US46 patents

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CONNOLLY FRANCIS THOMAS

FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

Method of braking in hybrid vehicle

Coordinated actuation to start an engine

Methods and system for transitioning between control modes while creeping

Hybrid vehicle and method of controlling a hybrid vehicle powertrain

Hybrid vehicle braking limit determination system and method

System and method for regenerative braking

Method and apparatus for limiting engine torque to protect disconnect clutch in a hybrid vehicle

Methods and system for applying a driveline disconnect clutch

Coordinated actuation to start an engine

Hybrid vehicle operating strategy during loss of motor controllability

System and method for hybrid vehicle engine starts

Methods and system for applying a driveline disconnect clutch

System and method for managing hybrid vehicle regenerative braking

Regenerative-braking transmission downshift torque limiting

Torque converter clutch capacity based on regenerative braking request

Opportunistic charging of hybrid vehicle battery

Prestroking engine disconnect clutch in a hybrid vehicle

Methods and systems for hybrid driveline control

Hybrid/electric vehicle control system

System and method to prevent driveline float in lash region

Methods and systems for restarting an engine

Hybrid vehicle braking system and method

Vehicle system and method for providing anticipatory line pressure for transmission engagements

System and method for restarting an engine

Torque modulation in a hybrid vehicle downshift during regenerative braking

System and method for detecting and correcting engine speed controller saturation

System and method for completing a neutral profile learning test

System and method for close-in-bore learning for a hybrid vehicle

Compensation of high voltage loads during pedal lift operation

Autonomous motor control during loss of motor communications

Method for creep cancellation in hybrid drivelines

Methods and system for transitioning between control modes while creeping

Opportunistic charging of hybrid vehicle battery

System and method to prevent driveline float in lash region

Methods and systems for hybrid driveline control

Battery charging strategy in a hybrid vehicle

Torque assist based on battery state of charge allocation

Controlling powertrain components for hill-holding in a hybrid electric vehicle

Method and apparatus for limiting engine torque to protect disconnect clutch in a hybrid vehicle

Regenerative braking coaching system

Methods and system for improving launching of a hybrid vehicle

YAMAZAKI MARK STEVEN

Hybrid vehicle drive control system and method for providing motor torque boost compensating for engine delay and torque exceeding maximum engine torque

Engine start for a hybrid electric vehicle

Controlling powertrain components for hill-holding in a hybrid electric vehicle

NEFCY BARNEY D

Torque modulation in a hybrid vehicle downshift during regenerative braking

FORD GLOBAL TECH INC

Method of controlling cyclic variation in engine combustion