Methods and systems for a stop/start engine
US9050967B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for improving operation of a vehicle are presented. In one example, automatic engine stopping is inhibited in response to a driver communicating a desire to not automatically stop an engine. The driver communicates intentions to allow or inhibit automatic engine stopping via a brake pedal.
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