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Addition of fuel cell system into motor vehicle

  • US 20040188154A1
  • Filed: 02/24/2004
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/25/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A hybrid vehicle that is traction powered by an internal combustion engine and an electric motor powered by a fuel cell system, the hybrid vehicle'"'"'s drive system comprising:

  • a) the electric motor being combined with a driveshaft that is also driven by the internal combustion engine via a transmission; and

    b) a computer controller establishing values of power delivered to the electric motor from the fuel cell system to rotate the driveshaft independently or in combination with internal combustion engine, depending on vehicle traction drive demands.

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