Engine idling control system for hybrid vehicle

摘要

An engine idling control system includes a receiver module and a timing module. The receiver module receives a signal indicative of a traffic light status. The timing module communicates with an engine and the receiver module and selectively starts and stops the engine based on the signal.

主权项

1. A method of controlling an engine during idling comprising:
receiving an optical signal generated by a traffic light; determining a status of the traffic light based on the optical signal; and selectively starting and stopping the engine based on the traffic light status, a speed of a vehicle, and depression of a brake pedal, wherein the traffic light status overrides the vehicle speed and brake pedal depression for selectively starting and stopping the engine.