Systems and methods for utilizing cylinder deactivation when a vehicle is in a reverse operating mode
US11078854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A controller for a vehicle includes at least one processor and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to perform various operations. The operations include determining that the vehicle is in reverse and in response, initiating a cylinder deactivation mode for an engine of the vehicle.
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