METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE DOWNFORCE

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APP PUB NO 20180022403A1
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15215473

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Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for controlling downforce for vehicles. In accordance with one embodiment, a vehicle includes one or more downforce elements, one or more sensors, and a processor. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one or more parameter values for the vehicle during operation of the vehicle. The processor is coupled to the downforce elements and to the one or more sensors. The processor is configured to at least facilitate adjusting a downforce for the vehicle, during operation of the vehicle, based on the one or more parameter values, by providing instructions for controlling the one or more downforce elements.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 M/C 482-C24-A65 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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AUDEN, JOSHUA R BRIGHTON, US 44 341
DOMINGUEZ, DAVID TUCSON, US 25 149
FAHLAND, JASON D FENTON, US 36 246
HEIL, EDWARD T HOWELL, US 21 208

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