Vehicle control method
US6926639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2312/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling an engine and an automatic transmission of a vehicle to reduce noise, vibration and harshness issues during shutting off a vehicle engine to improve fuel economy. The method combines vehicle engine start/stop control with neutral idle control in the transmission.
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