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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 03, 2010
Christopher Balton, Bellingham, WA (US);
Zachary Slaton, Kirkland, WA (US);
Nathan Paul, Kirkland, WA (US);
Ethan A. Ott, Bellingham, WA (US);
Christopher Balton, Bellingham, WA (US);
Zachary Slaton, Kirkland, WA (US);
Nathan Paul, Kirkland, WA (US);
Ethan A. Ott, Bellingham, WA (US);
PACCAR Inc., Bellevue, WA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for controlling an amount of torque generated by an engine of a vehicle. The amount of torque may be controlled by limiting an amount of fuel or air or a combination thereof being provided to the engine. In some situations, controlling the amount of torque generated by the engine may be utilized to gradually limit the vehicle's acceleration, which in turn, may influence driver shifting strategies.