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Method and apparatus for reducing engine cycling in hybrid electric vehicle

US6624527B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2000
Grant dateSep 23, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2020

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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 that responds to non-propulsive needs of a hybrid vehicle by setting at least two thresholds related to engine support: one threshold to keep a running engine ON and a another threshold to turn the engine ON from an OFF state.

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