Engine control responsive to varying amounts of alcohol in fuel

Details Engine control responsive to varying amounts of alcohol in fuel Engine control responsive to varying amounts of alcohol in fuel

2009-01-26

2010-11-02

Moulis, Thomas N (Department: 3747)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

With indicator or control of power plant

C701S110000, C123S351000, C123S575000, C123S332000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07826957

ABSTRACT:
Various systems and methods are described for operating an engine in a vehicle in response to fuel having varying amounts of alcohol. One example method comprises delivering fuel to the engine, limiting engine speed during vehicle operation to a maximum permitted engine speed, the maximum permitted engine speed responsive to the amount of alcohol in the fuel.

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