Patent ID: 6488107
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: B60K,B60L,B60W,Y02T,Y10S

Abstract:
A control method for a hybrid vehicle, wherein the hybrid vehicle comprises:an engine that outputs propulsive force to the vehicle; a motor that assists the output of the engine; a storage battery device that is charged by the electricity generated by regeneration of said motor; an ignition switch that is operated by a driver; a contactor separate from said storage device connecting said motor and said storage device; and an inverter provided between said motor and said contactor, wherein the control method comprises: turning OFF said ignition switch and turning OFF said contactor; turning ON said ignition switch, during a high motor rotation speed; and limiting an engine rotation speed to a speed at which the voltage generated by regeneration of said motor is equal to or less than the withstand voltage of said inverter.