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Engine start/stop control system and method

  • US 10,414,391 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2016
  • Issued: 09/17/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An engine stop/start control system for controlling stop and start operations of an engine of a vehicle comprising:

  • at least one controller having;

    a first engine restart module configured to set a restart frequency and duration of the engine in response to a sensed ambient temperature;

    a second engine restart module configured to control the engine in response to a sensed characteristic temperature associated with the engine;

    a third engine restart module configured to control the engine in response to occurrence or non-occurrence of at least one expected charging event along a predefined route;

    a fourth engine restart module configured to control the engine in response to a state-of-charge of an energy storage device; and

    a route optimization module configured to set and adjust a proposed route to a destination that results in reduced engine usage,wherein the at least one controller is configured to control the stop and start operations of the engine of the vehicle.

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