A control system for a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle has a first powertrain and a second powertrain. The first powertrain includes an engine and it is coupled with a first set of road wheels. The second powertrain includes an electric motor and it is coupled with a second set of road wheels. A generator is coupled with the engine. The generator is provided as a source of electric power for the electric motor. The control system comprises control logic for determining whether or not there is a need for a predetermined scheme, which is planned to prevent the motor from applying running resistance to the second set of road wheels. The control system also comprises control logic for executing the predetermined scheme in response to the need.

 
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