Twin motor drive system for hybrid electric vehicle
US10457132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/916
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for a hybrid electric vehicle including a front-wheel drive system and a rear-wheel drive system. In one example, the rear-wheel drive system includes an internal combustion engine configured to drive rear wheels of the vehicle, and the front-wheel drive system includes a first electric motor and a second electric motor mounted directly to opposing sides of the engine. The first electric motor is coupled to a first reduction gearbox to drive a first front wheel of the vehicle, and the second electric motor is coupled to a second reduction gearbox to drive a second front wheel of the vehicle.
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