Component Parts: VCM

VCM (Vehicle control module) judges the vehicle status according to signals from various sensors and ECUs, and VCM controls EV system in a comprehensive manner. VCM also has a gateway function for EV system CAN communication and CAN communication, which enables communication between an ECU performing EV system CAN communication and an ECU performing CAN communication.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Control Module

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In addition, VCM contains an electric shift control module and performs shift control.

For electric shift control module. Refer to DESCRIPTION .