Patent ID: 6463377
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: B60K,B60T,B60W,G05G

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling run of a car comprising: a first pedal;a second pedal; means for starting and stopping operation of an engine power source, a brake power source, and a power supply; and a control unit for selectively executing at least two modes of control of a one- pedal mode and a normal mode, said one-pedal mode control controlling both a breaking force and a driving force of said car corresponding to an operating amount of an operating force of said first pedal, said normal mode control controlling the breaking force of said normal based on said first pedal and the driving force of said car based on said second pedal, wherein said means for starting and stopping of operation of said engine power source, said brake power source, and said power supply functions to prohibit starting at least said engine power source when said control unit is in the one-pedal mode.