Abstract: A method and system for controlling regenerative braking of a hybrid electric vehicle. The regenerative braking system includes a driver-operable brake pedal, a hydraulically actuated friction brake for at least one front wheel, an anti-lock braking system hydraulically connected to the hydraulically actuated friction brake, and an electrically actuated friction brake for at least one rear wheel. The regenerative braking system further includes an electric machine connected to the at least one rear wheel and capable of performing regenerative braking of the at least one rear wheel, and an electronic control unit that controls the stability of the hybrid electric vehicle. The regenerative braking system is configured to provide increased braking torque of the front hydraulically actuated friction brake by means of the anti-lock braking system for compensating a decreased or limited rear wheel braking torque initiated by the electronic control unit.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling regenerative braking of a hybrid electric vehicle. The regenerative braking system has a driver-operable brake pedal, a hydraulically actuated friction brake for at least one front wheel, an anti-lock braking system hydraulically connected to said hydraulically actuated friction brake, and an electrically actuated friction brake for at least one rear wheel. The regenerative braking system further comprises an electric machine connected to said at least one rear wheel and capable of performing regenerative braking of said at least one rear wheel, and an electronic control unit that controls the stability of said hybrid electric vehicle, wherein said regenerative braking system is configured to provide increased braking torque of said front hydraulically actuated friction brake by means of said anti-lock braking system for compensating a decreased or limited rear wheel braking torque initiated by said electronic control unit.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for the activation of a safety device associated with a vehicle pedal in a vehicle including an engine compartment, a pedal arm, a push rod connected to the pedal arm, and an acting rod for acting upon the push rod, the apparatus comprising an actuator for releasing the push rod from the pedal arm upon actuation thereof, and a sensor for actuation of the actuator in response to detection of a condition of the vehicle corresponding to a collison, the sensor being disposed in a zone within the vehicle defined by first and second distances displaced from the front edge of the vehicle, these distances being selected whereby the zone defines a location in which deformation occurs upon a collision at a predetermined speed and corresponding to minimum and maximum time delays for activation of the sensor after deformation of the vehicle.