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Hybrid vehicle with flywheel and electric kinetic energy system

US9211786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2013
Grant dateDec 15, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S903/902
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hybrid vehicle includes an engine drivingly connected to a first pair of drive wheels by a transmission. A first motor generator is coupled to the engine to provide drive torque to the transmission for driving the first pair of drive wheels. A second motor generator is drivingly connected to a flywheel by a planetary gear system. The planetary gear system is connected to a second pair of drive wheels.

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