Hybrid vehicle with power boost
US9789756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/96
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid vehicle includes at least one axle, an energy storage device disposed within the hybrid vehicle, a fuel consuming engine, a power boosting feature, and a controller. The fuel consuming engine is operably connected to selectively provide power to at least one of the energy storage device and the at least one axle. The engine is capable of providing at least the mean but less than a peak power to drive the hybrid vehicle over a typical route. The power boosting feature is configured to provide the fuel consuming engine with additional power to achieve a desired power to accelerate the hybrid vehicle. The controller is adapted to selectively control power flow to the one or more axles from one or more of the energy storage device, the engine, and the power boosting feature to achieve the desired power.
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