Patent ID: 6581707
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: B60K,B60L,B60W,B60Y,Y02T,Y10S

Abstract:
A control apparatus for a hybrid disposed therein as a vehicle-propelling system, the motor being connected to an output shaft of the engine and having both driving and power-generating functions, comprising:an engine controller that controls a running state of the engine; a motor controller that controls both driving and recharging power-generating states of the motor independent from the control of the engine by the engine controller; and an indicator connected to said motor controller, wherein the indicator (1) is turned on when a recharging power generating control is executed during slowdown of said hybrid vehicle, and (2) is turned on and off when a clutch is disengaged or a shift position is in neutral during slowdown of said hybrid vehicle to indicate that the vehicle is capable of a recharging power generating control.