GB2558405B - An apparatus, method and computer program for controlling an electric machine for restarting an engine within a vehicle - Google Patents

An apparatus, method and computer program for controlling an electric machine for restarting an engine within a vehicle Download PDF

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GB2558405B
GB2558405B GB1718777.4A GB201718777A GB2558405B GB 2558405 B GB2558405 B GB 2558405B GB 201718777 A GB201718777 A GB 201718777A GB 2558405 B GB2558405 B GB 2558405B
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James Green Christopher
Balder Scott
Brunetti Gianmarco
Mourre Thomas
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F02N11/08—Circuits or control means specially adapted for starting of engines
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
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    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
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