ENGINE IDLING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLE
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1. An engine idling control system comprising:
- a receiver module that receives a signal indicative of a traffic light status; and
a timing module that communicates with an engine and the receiver module and that selectively starts and stops the engine based on the signal.
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Abstract
An engine idling control system includes a receiver module and a timing module. The receiver module receives a signal indicative of a traffic light status. The timing module communicates with an engine and the receiver module and selectively starts and stops the engine based on the signal.
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1. An engine idling control system comprising:
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a receiver module that receives a signal indicative of a traffic light status; and a timing module that communicates with an engine and the receiver module and that selectively starts and stops the engine based on the signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of controlling an engine during idling comprising:
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receiving a signal indicating a status of a traffic light; and selectively starting and stopping the engine based on the signal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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