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ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HYBRID VEHICLE

  • US 20010015299A1
  • Filed: 07/17/1998
  • Published: 08/23/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/1995
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A hybrid vehicle comprising:

  • a vehicle frame having a pair of rails disposed in spaced relation relative to each other and defining a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, a pair of axles spaced longitudinally from on another and extending substantially transverse to said longitudinal axis, each with a pair of wheels operatively mounted thereto for rolling engagement with a surface;

    an internal combustion engine mounted for driving engagement of one pair of said wheels through one of said axles and an electric motor mounted for driving engagement of the said other pair of wheels through said other axle;

    a controller coupled to said electric motor for selectively actuating said electric motor for driving said other pair of wheels during periods of increased horsepower and tractive demands.

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