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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2014
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Brad Alan Boyer, Canton, MI (US);
Gregory Patrick McConville, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
James Douglas Ervin, Novi, MI (US);
Kim Hwe Ku, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for controlling engine operation. One method comprises during a first condition, operating the engine with a single cylinder deactivated and remaining cylinders activated with a first intake duration, and during a second condition, operating the engine with the single cylinder deactivated and the remaining cylinders activated with a second intake duration. The method further comprises during a third condition, operating the engine with all cylinders activated.