Inventor
KIWAN RANI
US52 patents
Patents
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Fuel composition and aging estimation
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Split lambda fueling operation systems and methods
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Fuel composition and aging estimation
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Method and system for engine knock detection
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Method and system for learning contributions to an engine knock background noise level
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Vehicle control with individual engine cylinder enablement for air-fuel ratio imbalance monitoring and detection
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Exhaust restriction device for improved sensor signal
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Exhaust system valve diagnostics
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Methods and systems for verifying oxygen sensor connections
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