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Control of a multi (flexible) fueled vehicle utilizing wide range oxygen sensor feedback

US5970968A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1997
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for utilizing a wide range oxygen sensor voltage output that is proportional to exhaust gas fuel air mixture to correct for variations in a flexible fueled vehicle's fuel alcohol content is provided for a vehicle not equipped with an alcohol sensor.

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