DRIVE AXLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROL

A drive axle system and a method of control. The method includes providing propulsion torque with an electrical machine to a vehicle wheel based on a torque command signal. A propulsion torque utilization amount is based on the torque command signal. A regeneration torque multiplier is based on the propulsion torque utilization amount and a signal indicative of speed of the vehicle. Regenerative brake torque is provided with the electrical machine to the vehicle wheel based on the regeneration torque multiplier.