Methods and systems for selectively fuelling a vehicle
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1. A method for selectively fuelling a vehicle, comprising:
- receiving a first fuel in a fuel reservoir in the vehicle;
directing the first fuel to a first storage tank based on a first fuel type being sensed by a sensor coupled to, and projecting into, the fuel reservoir;
receiving a second fuel in the reservoir;
directing the second fuel to a second storage tank based on a second fuel type being sensed by the sensor; and
supplying both fuels to an engine in the vehicle for combustion.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for selectively fuelling a vehicle are provided. One example method of fuelling a vehicle may include receiving a fuel in a fuel reservoir in the vehicle, and directing the fuel to one of a plurality of storage tanks based on a fuel type. In one example, the directing of fuel may include adjusting one or more fuelling valves positioned between the fuel reservoir and the plurality of storage tanks to vary a direction of fuel flow to the plurality of storage tanks.
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1. A method for selectively fuelling a vehicle, comprising:
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receiving a first fuel in a fuel reservoir in the vehicle; directing the first fuel to a first storage tank based on a first fuel type being sensed by a sensor coupled to, and projecting into, the fuel reservoir; receiving a second fuel in the reservoir; directing the second fuel to a second storage tank based on a second fuel type being sensed by the sensor; and supplying both fuels to an engine in the vehicle for combustion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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5. A method for selectively fuelling a vehicle with an engine, comprising:
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receiving a fuel in a fuel reservoir in the vehicle; directing the fuel to one of a first and second storage tank based on a fuel type signal, the fuel type signal received at an electronic controller of the vehicle from a fuel type transmitter positioned exterior to the vehicle; delivering fuel from the first storage tank to the engine and delivering fuel from the second storage tank to the engine; and adjusting an amount of fuel delivered from the first storage tank to the engine and an amount of fuel delivered from the second storage tank to the engine, responsive to an engine operating condition.
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12. A method for a vehicle, comprising:
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receiving a first fuel in a fuel reservoir in the vehicle; directing the first fuel to a first storage tank based on a first fuel type being sensed by a sensor coupled to the fuel reservoir; receiving a second fuel in the reservoir; directing the second fuel to a second storage tank based on a second fuel type being sensed by the sensor; and delivering the first fuel from the first storage tank to the engine and delivering the second fuel from the second storage tank to the engine; and adjusting an amount of fuel delivered from the first storage tank to the engine and an amount of fuel delivered from the second storage tank to the engine, responsive to an intake air boost level.
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13. A method for a vehicle, comprising:
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sensing a fuel type via a sensor coupled to a fuel reservoir; directing sensed fuel from the reservoir to a first storage tank when a first fuel type is sensed; and directing sensed fuel from the reservoir to a second storage tank when a second, different, fuel type is sensed; delivering fuel from both tanks to an engine for combustion responsive to an intake air boost level. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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