Method and system for improving stopping and starting of a turbocharged engine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9556787
APP PUB NO 20150226112A1
SERIAL NO

14690949

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A system and method for improving engine starting and stopping is described. In one example, turbine vanes are adjusted to increase engine exhaust backpressure to reduce engine stopping time and to limit engine speed overshoot during engine starting. The system and method may reduce engine emissions and improve a vehicle driving experience.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC800 FAIRLANE PLAZA SOUTH 330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE DEARBORN MI 48128

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Franks, Donald Charles Linden, US 11 107
Hashemi, Sam Farmington Hills, US 9 57
Lockwood, John A Canton, US 17 283
Stanek, Joe F Northville, US 8 90

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