METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STARTING AN ENGINE

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15646356

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Methods and systems are provided for improving engine restart operations occurring during a transmission shift in a hybrid vehicle. Engine speed is controller during cranking and run-up to approach a transmission input shaft speed that is based on the future gear of the transmission shift. Engine speed is controlled via adjustments to spark, throttle, and/or fuel, to expedite engine speed reaching the synchronous speed.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1 AMERICAN ROAD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126-2701

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Banker, Adam Canton, US 10 44
Doering, Jeffrey Allen Canton, US 267 3647
Johri, Rajit Canton, US 165 2096
Kuang, Ming Lang Canton, US 179 2388
Liang, Wei Farmington Hills, US 160 1177
Oshinsky, David Trenton, US 51 802
Reed, Dennis Dexter, US 13 455
Thompson, Scott Canton, US 100 1582
Wang, Xiaoyong Novi, US 165 1162
Yamazaki, Mark Steven Canton, US 137 1057

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