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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2010
Alex O'connor Gibson, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Jianwen James Yi, Canton, MI (US);
Brad Alan Vanderwege, Canton, MI (US);
Joseph Norman Ulrey, Dearborn, MI (US);
Cindy Zhou, Canton, MI (US);
Steven Todd Wooldridge, Saline, MI (US);
David Reiche, Livonia, MI (US);
Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Jianwen James Yi, Canton, MI (US);
Brad Alan VanDerWege, Canton, MI (US);
Joseph Norman Ulrey, Dearborn, MI (US);
Cindy Zhou, Canton, MI (US);
Steven Todd Wooldridge, Saline, MI (US);
David Reiche, Livonia, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A method for engine starting is provided. The method may include performing idle-stop operation, and during a subsequent re-start, applying multi-strike ignition operation for a first combustion cycle. In this way, improved engine starting may be achieved with reduced emissions.