System and method for improved vehicle response during vehicle acceleration conditions
US8635001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle control method for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine coupled to a torque converter is described. In one embodiment, the engine air flow and spark are adjusted to control torque converter operation. The method can improve vehicle response to driver accelerator commands.
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