A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when th
A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when the load is at least equal to 30% of the engine's maximum torque output. In some embodiments, a turbocharger may be provided, activated only when the load exceeds the engine's maximum torque output for an extended period; a two-speed transmission may further be provided, to further broaden the vehicle's load range. A hybrid brake system provides regenerative braking, with mechanical braking available in the event the battery bank is fully charged, in emergencies, or at rest; a control mechanism is provided to control the brake system to provide linear brake feel under varying circumstances.
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1. A hybrid vehicle, comprising: a controller capable of accepting inputs indicative of vehicle operating parameters and providing control signals in response to a control program;a battery bank;an internal combustion engine;a first electric starting motor electrically coupled to said battery bank f
1. A hybrid vehicle, comprising: a controller capable of accepting inputs indicative of vehicle operating parameters and providing control signals in response to a control program;a battery bank;an internal combustion engine;a first electric starting motor electrically coupled to said battery bank for (a) accepting electrical energy from said battery bank and (b) providing electrical energy to said battery bank, and said first motor being mechanically coupled to said internal combustion engine, the combination of said internal combustion engine and said first electric motor being mechanically coupled to road wheels of said vehicle by a controllable torque-transmitting device controlled by said controller, said first motor being responsive to commands from said controller, such that said first electric motor can be controlled to (1) accept torque from said engine to charge said battery bank, and (2) accept energy from said battery bank to apply torque to said engine for starting said engine,a second electric traction motor, electrically coupled to said battery bank, such that said second electric motor can be controlled for (a) accepting electrical energy from said battery bank and (b) providing electrical energy to said battery bank, said second motor being coupled to road wheels of said vehicle for torque transmission therebetween, and said second motor being responsive to commands from said controller in order to (1) accept energy from said battery bank to apply torque to said road wheels to propel said vehicle, and (2) accept torque from said road wheels to charge said battery bank; andwherein the total torque available at the road wheels from said engine is less than or equal to the total torque available at the road wheels from said first and second motors combined; andwherein a range-broadening transmission is provided between the engine and the wheels; andwherein said controller is capable of monitoring the propulsive torque demand of said vehicle over time, and to control said range-broadening transmission to change ratios when said controller detects that the propulsive torque demand of said vehicle has exceeded a predetermined value for an extended period of time. 2. The hybrid vehicle of claim 1, wherein said battery is capable of supplying electrical energy to said traction motor of about 115 to 150 amperes under conditions calling for maximum torque to be delivered by said traction motor. 3. The hybrid vehicle of claim 2, wherein said battery is capable of supplying electrical energy to said traction motor at a maximum steady state current of about 30 to 50 amperes. 4. The hybrid vehicle of claim 1, wherein said range-broadening transmission comprises at least one planetary gearset. 5. A hybrid vehicle, comprising: a controller capable of accepting inputs indicative of vehicle operating parameters and providing control signals in response to a control program;a battery bank;an internal combustion engine;a traction motor, electrically coupled to said battery bank, such that said traction motor can be controlled for (a) accepting electrical energy from said battery bank and (b) providing electrical energy to said battery bank, said traction motor being coupled to road wheels of said vehicle for torque transmission therebetween, and said traction motor being responsive to commands from said controller in order to (1) accept energy from said battery bank to apply torque to said road wheels to propel said vehicle, and (2) accept torque from said road wheels to charge said battery bank; andwherein the total power available at the road wheels from said engine is less than or equal to the total power available at the road wheels from said traction motor; andwherein a range-broadening transmission is provided between the engine and the wheels; andwherein said controller is capable of monitoring the propulsive torque demand of said vehicle over time, and controlling said range-broadening transmission to change ratios when said controller detects that the propulsive torque demand of said vehicle has exceeded a predetermined value for an extended period of time. 6. The hybrid vehicle of claim 5, wherein said battery is capable of providing electrical energy to said traction motor at about 115 to 150 amperes under conditions calling for maximum torque to be delivered by said traction motor. 7. The hybrid vehicle of claim 5, wherein said battery is capable of providing electrical energy to said traction motor at a maximum steady state current of about 30 to 50 amperes. 8. The hybrid vehicle of claim 5, wherein said range-broadening transmission comprises at least one planetary gearset.
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