Method and apparatus for determining optimum skip fire firing profile with adjustments for ambient temperature

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15148826

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In one aspect, a skip fire engine controller is described. The skip fire engine controller includes a skip fire module arranged to determine an operational firing fraction and associated cylinder load for delivering a desired engine output. The skip fire engine controller also includes a firing controller arranged to direct firings in a skip fire manner that delivers the selected operational firing fraction. Various methods, modules, lookup tables and arrangements related to the selection of a suitable operational firing fraction are also described.

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TULA TECHNOLOGY INC2460 ZANKER ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131

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Serrano, Louis J Los Gatos, US 103 2142
Srinivasan, Vijay Farmington Hills, US 197 9915

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