Cold temperature engine start strategies
US9732719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/62
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of starting a vehicle may include, in response to an expected driver entry, stroking a clutch configured to couple an engine to an electric machine for a predetermined time period. The method may further include, in response to an engine start request received during the predetermined time period, providing power to the electric machine to spin the electric machine at a speed at least equal to a target engine cranking speed.
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