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Method and system to control internal combustion engine idle shut down

  • US 7,310,576 B1
  • Filed: 06/07/2006
  • Issued: 12/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling an electronic control module equipped internal combustion engine idling to conform to requirements of a geographical location, comprising;

  • determining whether the engine is idling;

    determining whether the engine is located within a geographical location that restrict engine idling;

    determining whether the engine idle time is greater than or equal to the allowed engine idle time within the geographical location within which the engine is operating;

    shutting down the engine when the engine idle time exceeds the allowed idle time within the geographical location within which the engine is operating.

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