CPC F02D 41/40 (2013.01) [F02D 13/0223 (2013.01); F02D 41/0087 (2013.01); F02D 41/062 (2013.01); F02P 5/1502 (2013.01); F02D 2041/389 (2013.01); F02D 2200/101 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. A controller for controlling operation of an internal combustion engine comprising a plurality of cylinders, the controller being configured to:
receive a request signal indicative of a request to increase the speed of the internal combustion engine from zero;
in dependence on receiving the request signal, provide an output signal to cause the internal combustion engine to be rotated; and
maintain in a closed position an intake valve of at least one cylinder of the internal combustion engine during at least a first intake stroke of the at least one cylinder.
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