Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle system
AssigneeInventev, LLC
InventorDavid J. Stenson
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Abstract
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle system employs an improved integrated propulsion device, a drive system and battery management system that is operable to be used in the commercial vehicle business. The vehicle system is operable to provide optimal performance for particular fleet applications by taking into consideration driving patterns and load demands. The vehicle system also provides a drive for auxiliary equipment for work vehicles and driver selectable driving modes for when a vehicle encounters different driving demands.
Claims20
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle system comprising:
- an internal combustion engine;
- an integrated propulsion device that receives input from the internal combustion engine, the integrated propulsion device including a first electric machine and a second electric machine;
- an output for providing power to an output shaft;
- and
- at least one of an interlock and an export power conditioner.
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle system comprising:
- an internal combustion engine;
- an integrated propulsion device that receives input from the internal combustion engine, the integrated propulsion device including a first electric machine and a second electric machine;
- an output for providing power to an output shaft;
- and
- an interlock that is in communication with a control member, wherein the interlock is operable to prevent the vehicle from moving while it is connected to an energy source.
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle system comprising:
- an internal combustion engine;
- an integrated propulsion device that receives input from the internal combustion engine, the integrated propulsion device including a first electric machine and a second electric machine;
- an output for providing power to an output shaft;
- and
- an export power conditioner that permits the vehicle to export power external the vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.