Abstract: When a stepping amount of an accelerator pedal is 0%, torque Ta is generated with the rotating speed being zero. When retreat is occurred in the slope start, the rotating speed is reduced. When the rotating speed is reduced, the torque is increased. Thus, the retreating force finally matches the propulsion force. As a result, the retreat becomes uniform motion. The decision of torque in such a manner does not require a value of a vehicle weight.

Abstract: A remote control method for remotely controlling the operation of equipment furnished in a vehicle in response to a remote control request generated by a remote controller is provided. The method comprises the steps of (a) acquiring vehicle status information from the vehicle; (b) determining whether to operate particular vehicle equipment designated by the remote control request based on the vehicle status information; and (c) regulating the remote control request based on the determination result representing acceptability of remote-control operation of the requested vehicle equipment.