Methods and system for operation of vehicle
US9481370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2510/0642
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a vehicle. The vehicle includes an engine. The method including determining if the engine is to be operated at idle and determining a current mode of operation of the vehicle. The current mode of operation is any one of a plurality of modes of operation including at least a first mode and a second mode. The method includes, if the engine is to be operated at idle, operating the engine at a first idle speed if the current mode of operation of the vehicle is the first mode of operation; and operating the engine at a second idle speed if the current mode of operation of the vehicle is the second mode of operation. The first idle speed is greater than the second idle speed.
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