Towing system wherein an internal combustion engine is assisted by an electric vehicle being towed
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Abstract
An EV couples to an ICEV via mechanical or electromagnetic tow system for towing and includes an ICEV module and an EV module that are configured to communicate with one another. This connection uses software that is configured to assist the vehicles to both work in unison and to optimize performance of the traction control, brakes, throttle, battery systems, and other components. In some examples, the EV is capable of utilizing full self-driving (FSD) to connect and disconnect from the ICEV, as well as assist in lane changing, backing up, braking, and acceleration in response to road and traffic conditions.
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A towing system, comprising:
- a first electromagnet coupled to a front end of an electric vehicle;
- a hinged license plate configured to selectively conceal or expose the first electromagnet;
- a tongue extending rearwardly from an internal combustion vehicle, the tongue comprising a second electromagnet at a distal end thereof;
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- at least one towing control module;
- wherein the at least one towing control module is configured to control the status of the first and second electromagnets and is further configured to monitor and control one or more control modules of the electric vehicle.
A towing system, comprising:
- a first electromagnet coupled to front end of an electric vehicle;
- a hinged license plate configured to selectively conceal or expose the first electromagnet;
- a tongue extending rearwardly from an internal combustion vehicle, the tongue comprising a second electromagnet at a distal end, the second electromagnet being selectively couplable to the first electromagnet;
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- at least one towing control module;
- wherein the at least one towing control module is configured to:
- a. control the status of the first and second electromagnets,
- b. monitor and control one or more control modules of the electric vehicle, and
- c. monitor and control power distribution between the electric vehicle and the internal combustion vehicle.
A method of towing an electric vehicle with an internal combustion vehicle using a towing system, the method comprising:
- initiating a towing control module;
- actuating a license plate on the electric vehicle to expose a first electromagnet;
- energizing the first electromagnet via the towing control module;
- coupling the electric vehicle via the first electromagnet to the internal combustion vehicle via a second electromagnet at a distal end of a tongue extending from the internal combustion vehicle;
- monitoring, via the towing control module, a plurality of control modules of the electric vehicle and the internal combustion vehicle;
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- in response to detecting one or more triggering events, activating one or more vehicle systems of the electric vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.