At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides an apparatus for braking a vehicle, including a plurality of electro-mechanical braking (EMB) systems respectively installed for a plurality of vehicle wheels and configured to generate a braking force to the plurality of wheels, respectively, a driving information detecting unit for measuring driving information of the vehicle, an electronic power steering (EPS) system generating a steering torque in a direction opposite to a braking torque generated in the vehicle, and an electronic control unit (ECU) controlling the electro-mechanical braking systems and the electronic power steering system, wherein the electronic control unit is configured to control, upon determining that one or some of the plurality of electro-mechanical braking systems are malfunctioning, the vehicle by using the electronic power steering system, and the electronic power steering system is configured to generate the steering torque according to the driving information including wheel speeds.

A control system for an off-highway vehicle including a foot operated drive pedal, a foot operated retard pedal, and a hand operated auxiliary drive/retard control. The auxiliary drive/retard control is operable in a first state to signal a request for drive torque and a second state to signal a request for retard torque.

A control system for a vehicle comprises one or more controllers (106, 108) and is configured to receive an occupant status signal (103) indicative of an ability of an occupant of the vehicle to take control of the vehicle, receive a communication signal (105) indicative of a status of a communication channel, determine whether the occupant is able to take control of the vehicle in dependence on the received occupant status signal (103), determine the availability of the communication channel in dependence on the communication signal (105), and output a control signal (107, 109) to cause operation of the vehicle to be controlled in dependence on the determination of whether the occupant is able to take control of the vehicle and the determination of the availability of the communication channel.

A system includes a sensor designed to detect data corresponding to a speed of a vehicle and a motor designed to convert electrical energy into driving torque. The system also includes a first wheel coupled to the motor and designed to propel the vehicle in response to receiving the driving torque along with a second wheel. The system also includes a brake coupled to at least one of the first wheel or the second wheel and designed to apply a braking torque to the at least one of the first wheel or the second wheel. The system also includes an ECU coupled to the sensor and the motor and designed to control the motor to begin controlled braking by applying the driving torque to the first wheel to at least partially offset the braking torque when the speed of the vehicle is at or below a braking threshold speed.

A motor vehicle (2) is operated in conjunction with a barrier assembly (e.g., a passing gate). After reading an environment data record (UDS) from environment sensors (14) of the motor vehicle (2), the environment data record (UDS) is evaluated for an approach to a barrier assembly (4). A stopping data record (SDS) is determined which is indicative of a stopping position of the motor vehicle (2) in front of the barrier assembly (4). An interaction data record (IDS) associated with the barrier is determined which is indicative of an interaction with the barrier assembly (4) such as opening a driver window.

A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer includes a brake system and a throttle sensor module outputting a throttle application signal. The system further includes a control module estimating a road grade beneath the trailer and outputting a brake torque request to the brake system based on the estimated road grade and the throttle application signal.

A computer for, e.g., a mass market passenger vehicle operable by a virtual driver in autonomous and/or semi-autonomous mode, is programmed to determine that a current vehicle braking capacity exceeds each of a first braking target and a mitigation threshold at a current vehicle speed. The computer is further programmed to compare the current vehicle speed to an engine breaking threshold and generate a transmission control message providing data to operate a vehicle transmission. Where the current vehicle speed is above the engine braking threshold, the transmission control message provides data to operate the vehicle transmission to inhibit transfer of an input torque through the vehicle transmission. Additionally, where the current vehicle speed is below a wheel lock threshold, the transmission control message further provides data to operate the vehicle transmission to inhibit rotation of an output shaft of the vehicle transmission.

The technology relates to enhancing the operation of autonomous vehicles. Extendible sensors are deployed based on detected or predicted conditions around a vehicle while operating in a self-driving mode. When not needed, the sensors are fully retracted into the vehicle to reduce drag and increase fuel economy. When the onboard system determines that there is a need for a deployable sensor, such as to enhance the field of view of the perception system, the sensor is extended in a predetermined manner. The deployment may depend on one or more operating conditions and/or particular driving scenarios. These and other sensors of the vehicle may be protected with a rugged housing, for instance to protect against damage from the elements. And in other situations, deployable foils may extend from the vehicle's chassis to increase drag and enhance braking. This may be helpful for large trucks in steep descent situations.

A traffic light detection system for a vehicle is provided. The system may include at least one processing device programmed to receive, from at least one image capture device, a plurality of images representative of an area forward of the vehicle, the area including a traffic light fixture having at least one traffic light. The at least one processing device may also be programmed to analyze at least one of the plurality of images to determine a status of the at least one traffic light, and determine an estimated amount of time until the vehicle will reach an intersection associated with the traffic light fixture. The at least one processing device may further be programmed to cause a system response based on the status of at least one traffic light and the estimated amount of time until the vehicle will reach the intersection.

A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) comprises an engine and at least one electric machine. The vehicle is operable in an electric vehicle (EV) mode in which the electric machine develops torque to drive the vehicle whilst the engine is switched off. In an embodiment, the vehicle is operable when in EV mode automatically to cause engine turnover without starting the engine when a prescribed one or more conditions are met.