HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING HEAT THEREIN
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1. A hybrid electric vehicle having a cabin, the vehicle comprising:
- an internal combustion engine;
an electrical power storage unit, the engine and power storage unit configured to provide power for moving the vehicle;
a heater core;
a first fluid line connecting the heater core and engine; and
a second fluid line connecting the power storage unit, heater core and cabin, the heater core configured to transfer heat between the first fluid line and the second fluid line.
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Abstract
A hybrid electric vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and an electrical power storage unit. The engine and power storage unit are configured to provide motive power for the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a heater core in fluid communication with the engine, power storage unit and vehicle'"'"'s cabin.
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1. A hybrid electric vehicle having a cabin, the vehicle comprising:
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an internal combustion engine; an electrical power storage unit, the engine and power storage unit configured to provide power for moving the vehicle; a heater core; a first fluid line connecting the heater core and engine; and a second fluid line connecting the power storage unit, heater core and cabin, the heater core configured to transfer heat between the first fluid line and the second fluid line. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A hybrid electric vehicle having a cabin, the vehicle comprising:
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an internal combustion engine; an electrical power storage unit, the engine and power storage unit configured to provide power for moving the vehicle; and a heater core in fluid communication with the engine, power storage unit and cabin. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for managing heat in a hybrid electric vehicle comprising:
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passing a first fluid over one of an engine and traction battery to transfer heat to the first fluid; transferring the heat from the first fluid to a second fluid; and passing the second fluid over the other of the engine and traction battery. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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