OPTIMIZED ELECTRIC MACHINE STOP POSITION FOR LOSS REDUCTION AND VEHICLE LAUNCH

Methods and systems for controlling torque of an electric machine that propels a vehicle when the vehicle is stopped are described. The methods and systems may be applied to synchronous and induction electric machines that are configured to propel a vehicle. The methods and systems may allow a consistent amount of torque to be delivered by an electric machine when vehicle speed and electric machine speed is zero.