Methods and system for starting an engine
US11480123B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/62
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for starting an engine of a hybrid vehicle are described. In one example, the method uses the engine to generate larger amounts of thermal energy while the engine is rotated under power of an electric machine. The systems and methods described herein may be applied to series and parallel hybrid vehicles.
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