Engine system and method for enabling cylinder deactivation

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2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Wright, Dirk (Department: 3681)

Interrelated power delivery controls, including engine control

Transmission control

Including fluid drive

Reexamination Certificate

active

07044885

ABSTRACT:
Various systems and methods are disclosed for carrying out combustion in a fuel-cut operation in some or all of the engine cylinders of a vehicle. Further, various subsystems are considered, such as fuel vapor purging, air-fuel ratio control, engine torque control, catalyst design, and exhaust system design.

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