SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PURGING AIR INTAKE SYSTEM HYDROCARBON TRAP OF HYBRID VEHICLE

Methods and systems are provided for deep purging of fuel vapors of an air intake system hydrocarbon trap. The purging may comprise supplying heated air to the air intake system hydrocarbon trap via a carbon filled fuel vapor storage canister that includes an integral heater. The heated air operates to liberate heavier hydrocarbons from the air intake system hydrocarbon trap.