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Method and apparatus for adjusting throttle control signals in electric vehicles

  • US 8,333,258 B2
  • Filed: 09/01/2009
  • Issued: 12/18/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/01/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In an electric vehicle having a throttle input device operable by a rider for generating a throttle signal for controlling the speed of the electric vehicle, a control apparatus for adjusting the throttle signal, the control apparatus comprising:

  • a rider input mechanism that can be gradually manipulated by the rider during operation of the electric vehicle to provide a varying input; and

    a control device coupled to the rider input mechanism and to the output of the throttle input device for adjusting the throttle signal based on the varying input provided by the rider input mechanism.

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