An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

According to the present invention, there is provided a method of reducing output torque deficits during the launch of a vehicle having a continuously variable transmission, wherein the variator has an input connected to a prime mover and an output. The method comprises the steps of determining a rate of change of ratio in the transmission, and predicting a required motor speed ratio rate of change value of the variator on the basis of: (i) the determined rate of change of ratio in the transmission, and (ii) the configuration of the transmission. The speed of the variator output is adjusted so as to achieve the required motor speed ratio rate of change value.

An apparatus comprising an interface, a memory and a processor. The interface may be configured to receive sensor data samples during operation of a vehicle. The memory may be configured to store the sensor data samples over a number of points in time. The processor may be configured to analyze the sensor data samples stored in the memory to detect a pattern. The processor may be configured to manage an application of brakes of the vehicle in response to the pattern.

The present disclosure relates to an arrangement comprising a motor, a transmission, a transmission control unit and an auxiliary user, the motor being rotatably connected to the transmission and the auxiliary user. The transmission control unit is designed to determine a torque applied to the transmission by using a parameterisable function, wherein the function maps rotational speeds of the motor to a torque applied to the auxiliary user at the rotational speed.

The present disclosure relates to an arrangement comprising a motor, a transmission, a transmission control unit and an auxiliary user, the motor being rotatably connected to the transmission and the auxiliary user. The transmission control unit is designed to determine a torque applied to the transmission by using a parameterisable function, wherein the function maps rotational speeds of the motor to a torque applied to the auxiliary user at the rotational speed.

A work vehicle includes an engine, a traveling pump driven by the engine, a hydraulic circuit connected to the traveling pump, a traveling motor connected to the traveling pump via the hydraulic circuit, a rotational speed sensor configured to output a signal indicative of engine speed a hydraulic pressure sensor configured to output a signal indicative of hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic circuit, a controller. The controller receives the signals from the rotational speed sensor and the hydraulic pressure sensor. The controller determines whether the engine is in an over-rotation state based on engine speed. The controller determines an upper limit value of a displacement of the traveling pump based on hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic circuit. The controller limits the displacement of the traveling pump to the upper limit value or less upon determining that the engine is in the over-rotation state.

A work vehicle includes an engine, a traveling pump driven by the engine, a hydraulic circuit connected to the traveling pump, a traveling motor connected to the traveling pump via the hydraulic circuit, a rotational speed sensor configured to output a signal indicative of engine speed a hydraulic pressure sensor configured to output a signal indicative of hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic circuit, a controller. The controller receives the signals from the rotational speed sensor and the hydraulic pressure sensor. The controller determines whether the engine is in an over-rotation state based on engine speed. The controller determines an upper limit value of a displacement of the traveling pump based on hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic circuit. The controller limits the displacement of the traveling pump to the upper limit value or less upon determining that the engine is in the over-rotation state.

A recreational vehicle is provided including a power source, such as an engine or an electric motor, and a transmission having a variable gear ratio. A sub-transmission coupled to an output of the transmission includes a plurality of selectable gear configurations including park gear and at least one of a forward gear, a neutral gear and a reverse gear. An electronic controller is operative to electronically control the gear configuration of the sub-transmission in response to a set of conditions.

A shift control device for a vehicle includes: an engine; a shift mechanism disposed between the engine and driving wheels; a shift control section configured to control a transmission gear ratio of the shift mechanism; and a fuel cut control section configured to stop a fuel supply to the engine, at least when an accelerator pedal is in a release state, and when an engine speed is equal to or greater than a predetermined rotation speed, the shift control section being configured to perform a minimum rotation speed restriction control to control the transmission gear ratio of the shift mechanism so that the minimum rotation speed of the engine is equal to or greater than the predetermined rotation speed regardless of a vehicle front condition and an accelerator operation condition.