Approach for enhancing emissions control device warmup in a direct injection engine system
US7957888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling fuel supplied to an engine of a vehicle is provided. The method may improve engine starting during cold operating conditions. In one example, the type of fuel injected to the engine is changed in response to operating conditions.
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