Methods and systems for enabling engine start/stop function
US10641228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for enabling engine start/stop function in a vehicle with a detachable door. In one example, a method may include, adjusting an engine start/stop strategy responsive to a driver side door of the vehicle been detected to be absent. The adjustment to the start/stop strategy further may be modified based on a type of transmission system coupled to the vehicle.
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