Patent ID: 9415772
Filing Date: 2016-08-16
CPC Classification: B60K,B60W,B60Y,Y02T,Y10S,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A utility vehicle comprising: a first axle that is coupled to first and second wheels; an internal combustion engine that drives a first output shaft; an electric drive motor that drives a second output shaft; and a torque transfer device selectively operably coupled to the first axle and the first output shaft and the second output shaft, the torque transfer device being operable in a first mode to receive torque from the first output shaft only and output motive force to the first axle, the torque transfer device being operable in a second mode to receive torque from the second output shaft only and output motive force to the first axle, the torque transfer device being operable in a third mode to receive torque from the first output shaft and the second output shaft simultaneously and output motive force to the first axle, the torque transfer device being operable in a fourth mode to receive torque from the first output shaft and output a drive force only to the second output shaft to drive the electrical drive motor to generate electrical power when the vehicle is stationary, wherein the torque transfer device comprises a shift actuator structured and operable to regulate propulsion of the vehicle between a forward mode, a reverse mode and a neutral mode.