Systems and methods for conditioning a battery

A method of selecting a battery control strategy for a hybrid battery of a hybrid electric vehicle, the method comprising:

• receiving forecast weather information for a first location;
• determining an operational parameter of the hybrid battery;
• and
• selecting a first battery control strategy based on the forecast weather information and the operational parameter of the hybrid battery, wherein the first battery control strategy comprises a state of charge target for the hybrid battery required for a next start sequence, wherein at least one of a plurality of heating elements of a heating module is selectively operated to provide heat to a catalyst;
• wherein the catalyst is heated to a threshold temperature based on the operational parameter;
• and
• after the catalyst reaches the threshold temperature, starting an engine of the hybrid electric vehicle.

A vehicle comprising a hybrid battery electrically connected to a hybrid engine, the hybrid battery and the hybrid engine communicatively coupled to a controller, the controller configured to:

• receive forecast weather information at a first location;
• determine an operational parameter of the hybrid battery;
• select a first battery control strategy based on the forecast weather information and the operational parameter of the hybrid battery, wherein the first battery control strategy comprises a state of charge target for the hybrid battery required for a next start sequence;
• assign a priority score for a plurality of hybrid vehicle functions based on the forecast weather information;
• and
• select a second battery control strategy based on the hybrid vehicle function with the highest priority, the second battery control strategy to be used when the state of charge target of the first battery control strategy has been reached.