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Controlling the powertrain of a vehicle

US10538231B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Proterra Ag, Inc. · US

Inventors

Matthew Simonini · Greenville, US
Jarred Vallbracht · Greenville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 2019
Grant date	Jan 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T90/14
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The vehicle includes a powertrain having an axle having a first drive wheel and a second drive wheel. A first gearbox may couple a first power source to the first drive wheel, and a second gearbox may independently couple a second power source to the second drive wheel. And, a controller may be configured to initiate a gear shift in the first gearbox and the second gearbox at different times.

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