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Hybrid vehicle and process for operating a hybrid vehicle

  • US 20010044682A1
  • Filed: 04/03/2001
  • Published: 11/22/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/1997
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hybrid drive for a vehicle, comprising:

  • a transmission including a transmission input shaft and a transmission output shaft operatively connected to said transmission input shaft such that said transmission output shaft always rotates in a same rotational direction as said transmission input shaft;

    an electric motor having an output torque and connected to said transmission input shaft for selectively rotating said transmission input shaft in a forward rotational direction and a reverse rotational direction;

    an internal combustion engine (ICE) having a maximum output torque selectively connectable via a coupling to said transmission input shaft for rotating said transmission input shaft in a forward rotational direction, wherein said output torque of said electric motor is greater than said maximum output torque of said ICE;

    an electric storage device selectively connectable for receiving a charge from and supplying electric power to said electric motor; and

    a controller for controlling said electric storage device and said coupling.

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