METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENGINE CRANKING
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1. A method of starting an engine, comprising:
- during a first condition, starting an engine with a first electrical machine while a driveline disconnect clutch is closed; and
during a second condition, starting the engine with a second electrical machine while the driveline disconnect clutch is open.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine may be started in one of two ways depending on operating conditions. In particular, the engine may be started via a lower power output electric machine or a higher power output electric machine.
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1. A method of starting an engine, comprising:
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during a first condition, starting an engine with a first electrical machine while a driveline disconnect clutch is closed; and during a second condition, starting the engine with a second electrical machine while the driveline disconnect clutch is open. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of starting an engine, comprising:
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starting an engine via a first electrical machine when a desired torque demand is less than a first threshold amount; starting the engine via the second electrical machine when the desired torque demand is greater than the first threshold amount; and supplying torque sufficient to rotate vehicle wheels solely via the first electrical machine during selected operating conditions. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A hybrid vehicle system, comprising:
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an engine; a starter selectively engaged to the engine and including a pinion gear; a dual mass flywheel (DMF) including a first side mechanically coupled to the engine; a driveline disconnect clutch mechanically including a first side coupled to a second side of the dual mass flywheel; a driveline integrated starter/generator (DISG) including a first side coupled to a second side of the driveline disconnect clutch; and a controller including non-transitory instructions executable to start the engine via the starter during a first start and via the DISG during a second start. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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