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Method and a system for controlling the propulsion of a hybrid motor vehicle

US6997275B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2001
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/72
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The system comprises control devices (CS) arranged to implement a stop-start function in which, during a stop stage, the internal combustion engine (1) is disconnected from the electric machine (4) and from the transmission system (2) and is switched off in first predetermined operating conditions of the vehicle (V) and then, in a subsequent start stage, is automatically restarted by an electric machine (4), operating as a motor, and is then reconnected to the transmission system (2).

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