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System and method for alerting a driver of a hybrid electric vehicle that the vehicle is in a drive state

US7659809B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2007
Grant dateFeb 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S903/906
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An engine of a hybrid electric vehicle is started following a determination that the vehicle is not moving, the ignition system is in a run state, a door is open, and the engine is not running to alert a driver that the vehicle is in a drive state.

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