Methods and system for stopping an engine of a hybrid vehicle
US11628818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/62
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for operating a vehicle that includes an automatic transmission with a torque converter clutch is described. In one example, the method includes predicting a time that the torque converter clutch will open so that stopping rotation of the engine may be requested before the torque converter clutch is opened. The stopping rotation of the engine is requested to conserve fuel.
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