Methods and systems for preconditioning vehicles
US9403417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N2200/0804
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for preconditioning a vehicle includes the steps of obtaining a temperature inside the vehicle and remotely starting an engine of the vehicle, an environmental control system of the vehicle, or both, if the temperature inside the vehicle is within a predetermined range of temperatures.
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