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Method and system for engine control

  • US 8,517,134 B1
  • Filed: 10/30/2007
  • Issued: 08/27/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling the ramp rate of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, comprising the steps of:

  • identifying an operator of the vehicle;

    establishing a predetermined rate limit associated with the operator;

    determining a current engine speed;

    determining a desired engine speed; and

    increasing the current engine speed toward the desired engine speed at a rate at or below the predetermined rate limit, wherein the rate of increase of the speed of the vehicle is controlled without consideration of the gross weight of the vehicle.

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