Rivian Automotive, Inc.
Systems and methods for providing a vehicle with a front dig mode

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Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided herein for operating a vehicle in a front dig mode. The front dig mode is engaged in response to determining that speed of the vehicle is below a speed threshold and determining that the amount that at least one of the front wheels of the vehicle is turned exceeds a turn threshold. While operating in the front dig mode, forward torque is provided to the front wheels of the vehicle. Further, resistance is applied to forward rotation of the inner back wheel of the vehicle. Yet further, forward torque is provided to the outer back wheel of the vehicle.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

13 Nov 2019

Issue date:

19 Jul 2022