Patent ID: 6901324
Filing Date: 2005-05-31
Classification: B60W,B60Y,F16H

Abstract:
1. A predictive load management system comprising: a power source operable to generate a power output, the power source having a desired operating range; a transmission including a drive member operably engaged with the power source; and a control system in communication with the power source and the transmission, wherein the control system is operable to receive at least one input indicative of a load on the transmission, to identify a change in the load on the transmission based on the at least one input, to determine a desired power output of the power source to account for the change in the load on the transmission, and to modify a performance characteristic of the power source to cause the power source to generate the desired power output when the change in the load on the transmission will result in the power source operating outside of the desired operating range.