1. A system to manage energy in a vehicle with an electric traction motor comprising: a powertrain comprising at least one motor and an engine; a battery connected to the motor; a vehicle system controller (VSC) connected to the vehicle powertrain; a device connected to the VSC to continuously locate a present vehicle location and infer expectations of driver demand; and the VSC further comprising a strategy to continuously accommodate fuel economy, driver demand for power and functionality of the battery.