Abstract: A torque set value is determined in a pedal interpretation unit (20) from a parameter which characterizes the drivers command. Operating parameters for the vehicle are evaluated and classified in a driver and situation recognition unit (21). A set operating status for the drivetrain is fixed in a status manager (22), depending upon the torque set value and the output signals from the driver and situation recognition unit. Control signals for remote control units (2, 5, 8) for the drive units and for the gearbox (7) are then generated in a torque manager (23), dependent upon the torque set value and the set operating status.

Abstract: A control unit (14) for regulating the transmission ratio of a transmission (8) which is located in a drive train together with a motor (1), in order to obtain braking assistance through the braking torque of the motor (1) is disclosed. The control unit comprises several signal inputs for receiving the desired braking torque (MSET) and the number of revolutions (nACT) of the motor (1) and/or the vehicle speed; a calculation unit for determining the suitable transmission ratio (ü) of the transmission (8) for achieving the desired braking torque in accordance with the desired braking torque (MSET) and the number of revolutions (nACT) or the vehicle speed; and a signal output for outputting a control signal (ü) which determines the transmission ratio of the transmission (8). An electrical generator (5) which feeds a battery (6) and which has an additional braking torque is located in the drive train.

Abstract: A torque set value is determined in a pedal interpretation unit (20) from a parameter which characterises the drivers command. Operating parameters for the vehicle are evaluated and classified in a driver and situation recognition unit (21). A set operating status for the drivetrain is fixed in a status manager (22), depending upon the torque set value and the output signals from the driver and situation recognition unit. Control signals for remote control units (2, 5, 8) for the drive units and for the gearbox (7) are then generated in a torque manager (23), dependent upon the torque set value and the set operating status.

Abstract: A method of determining setpoint values in motor vehicles that have at least two drive assemblies. Torque setpoint values are determined in separate evaluation branches for each of the drive assemblies as a function of a variable that characterizes the driver's requirement and as a function of operating variables of the motor vehicle. The specific strengths and weaknesses of the respective drive assembly are taken into account directly in the respective evaluation branch.

Abstract: A control unit (14) for regulating the transmission ratio of a transmission (8) which is located in a drive train together with a motor (1), in order to obtain braking assistance through the braking torque of the motor (1) is disclosed. The control unit comprises several signal inputs for receiving the desired braking torque (MSET) and the number of revolutions (NACT) of the motor (1) and/or the vehicle speed; a calculation unit for determining the suitable transmission ratio (ü) of the transmission (8) for achieving the desired braking torque in accordance with the desired braking torque (MSET) and the number of revolutions (NACT) or the vehicle speed; and a signal output for outputting a control signal (ü) which determines the transmission ratio of the transmission (8). An electrical generator (5) which feeds a battery (6) and which has an additional braking torque is located in the drive train.

Abstract: A method of determining setpoint values in motor vehicles that have at least two drive assemblies. Torque setpoint values are determined in separate evaluation branches for each of the drive assemblies as a function of a variable that characterizes the driver's requirement and as a function of operating variables of the motor vehicle. The specific strengths and weaknesses of the respective drive assembly are taken into account directly in the respective evaluation branch.