METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTIVE ENGINE STARTING

Systems and methods for starting an engine are described. In one example, engine cranking speed for an engine of a hybrid vehicle is adjusted in response to operating conditions. The engine cranking speed may be reduced when capability of a battery that supplies power to rotate the engine is less th...

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Hauptverfasser: HASHEMI SIAMAK, LI YONGHUA
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Systems and methods for starting an engine are described. In one example, engine cranking speed for an engine of a hybrid vehicle is adjusted in response to operating conditions. The engine cranking speed may be reduced when capability of a battery that supplies power to rotate the engine is less than an amount of power to rotate the engine at a higher speed.