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Efficiency optimization of multi-motor electric vehicles

US11639114B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2017
Grant dateMay 2, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/72
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating an electric vehicle having multiple electric traction motors include receiving a signal indicative of a driver requested torque, and determining portions of the torque request to produce from each traction motor based on efficiency maps of the motors. The method may also include producing the determined portions of torque from each motor.

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