Alleman Hall McCoy Russell & Tuttle LLP
Method for starting an engine
A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one example, the method adjusts a desired engine speed to at least two levels during engine speed run-up from cranking to engine idle speed. The method may improve vehicle launch for stop/start vehicles.
Ford Global Technologies, LLC
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Yuji Jeffrey Allen Felix Alex O'Connor Seung-Hoon
Fujii Doering Nedorezov Gibson Lee