Method and control system for opening the drivetrain of a motor vehicle
US8622872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for selectively opening a drivetrain of a vehicle is described. In one example, an electrically operated clutch is opened during selected driving conditions to conserve kinetic energy of the vehicle. The method may reduce fuel consumption during selected conditions.
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