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UTILIZATION OF VEHICLE PORTAL STATES TO ASSESS INTERIOR COMFORT AND ADJUST VEHICLE OPERATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUEL ECONOMY

  • US 20130332013A1
  • Filed: 06/07/2012
  • Published: 12/12/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for a plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle, comprising:

  • during a first engine-running condition, where a vehicle window or vent is in a more closed position, operating a climate control system to provide a user-requested level of thermal comfort; and

    during a second engine-running condition, where the vehicle window or vent is in a less closed position, limiting a performance of the climate control system.

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