HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B60W20/00 B60W10/06 B60W10/08 B60H1/04 B60L11/14 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to control over hybrid vehicles. In compliance with the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd versions, control device comprises axle/transmission assy incorporating motor, generator and inverter, power storage, heater to heat engine and axle/transmission assy, heater control device and motion prediction unit. Control unit selects heating of engine or axle/transmission assy. In compliance with 2^nd version, control device comprises pipeline to circulate fluid through engine and air conditioner. In compliance with 3^rd version, heater heats the engine or axle/transmission assy exploiting the power released by operating engine.

EFFECT: higher fuel efficiency.

6 cl, 10 dwg