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System and Method for Starting a Combustion Engine of a Hybrid Vehicle

  • US 20070276556A1
  • Filed: 03/01/2005
  • Published: 11/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A hybrid vehicle comprising:

  • an ICE;

    an electric generator linked to the ICE;

    a traction motor connected to at least a wheel of the vehicle;

    a low voltage battery; and

    a reversible dc-dc converter interconnecting the low voltage battery to the electric generator;

    wherein when said ICE has to be started, low voltage from said low voltage battery is converted to high voltage by said reversible dc-dc converter and supplied to said electric generator that is used as an electric motor to crank the ICE.

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