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System and method for utilizing estimated driver braking effort

  • US 20050272560A1
  • Filed: 06/03/2005
  • Published: 12/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling an engine of a vehicle operated by a driver, the method comprising:

  • detecting an amount of actuation of a braking device of the vehicle by the driver; and

    adjusting a number of cylinders carrying out combustion as said amount of actuation varies.

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