18206727. VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

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VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Woo Kuen Kim of Seoul (KR)

VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18206727 titled 'VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle and method for controlling regenerative braking in an electric vehicle based on the driving state and a map table of engine brake torque values.

  • Driving state detector detects the driving state of the electric vehicle.
  • Storage stores a map table for engine brake torque values based on engine types and gear ratios.
  • Regenerative braking controller controls the regenerative braking of the electric vehicle based on the driving state and map table.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in electric vehicles to optimize regenerative braking performance based on driving conditions and vehicle specifications.

Problems Solved

1. Improved efficiency in regenerative braking systems. 2. Enhanced control over regenerative braking based on driving conditions.

Benefits

1. Increased energy efficiency in electric vehicles. 2. Enhanced driving experience with optimized regenerative braking performance.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Optimized Regenerative Braking Control for Electric Vehicles" can be utilized in the automotive industry for electric vehicle manufacturers looking to improve energy efficiency and performance in their vehicles.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to regenerative braking systems in electric vehicles, but specific information on similar technologies is not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact overall energy consumption in electric vehicles?

This technology can potentially reduce energy consumption by optimizing regenerative braking performance, but the exact impact on overall energy usage needs further analysis and testing.

What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in electric vehicles?

The cost of implementing this technology in electric vehicles is not addressed in the abstract. Further research is needed to determine the cost implications and feasibility of integrating this system into electric vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle and a method of controlling the same includes a driving state detector configured to detect a driving state of an electric vehicle, a storage configured for storing a map table for engine brake torque values according to engine types and gear ratios of an internal combustion engine vehicle, a driver configured to drive the electric vehicle, and a regenerative braking controller electrically connected to the driving state detector, the storage and the driver and configured to control, based on the driving state of the electric vehicle detected by the driving state detector and the map table, the driver so that the electric vehicle performs regenerative braking based on each torque value.