Methods and systems for starting a vehicle
US9981631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2037 |
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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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