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Methods and systems for starting a vehicle

US9663065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2015
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R25/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for selectively activating operation of one or more vehicle powertrain elements are presented. In one example, a propulsion source of a vehicle is activated in response to a driver moving a shift lever from a first location to a second location. Further, activation of propulsion source may be made contingent on whether or not the vehicle is coupled to an electrical grid.

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