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Hybrid vehicle with power assisted prop shaft

  • US 20050205313A1
  • Filed: 03/19/2004
  • Published: 09/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A hybrid motor vehicle comprising:

  • a power train;

    an axle assembly;

    a prop shaft disposed between the power train and the axle assembly, the prop shaft being configured to transmit rotary power to the axle assembly; and

    an electric motor having a rotor that is mounted on the prop shaft;

    wherein the power train and the electric motor are operable in a first mode in which the power train supplies rotary power to the prop shaft and the electric motor generates electrical energy and wherein the power train and the electric motor are operable in a second mode in which the electric motor supplies rotary power to the prop shaft.

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