Computer-implemented method for clutch start control of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle
US12036986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2200/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method for clutch start control of an internal combustion engine, ICE, in a vehicle is described. When the vehicle is travelling on a road with the ICE being shut off, topographic data representative of the topography of an upcoming road segment is acquired. A driving scenario for at least a part of the upcoming road segment is predicted based on the acquired topographic data. A gear is selected based on the predicted driving scenario. The ICE is started on the selected gear before or when the vehicle reaches said part of the road segment.
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