Patent ID: 7474309
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: B60L,B60Y,G09F,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A display apparatus for a hybrid drive vehicle having a first energy source and a second energy source configured to selectively transmit energy to a motor/generator to propel the vehicle, the second energy source being configured to selectively transmit energy to the first energy source for storage, the display apparatus comprising: a screen configured to display a first icon representing the first energy source, a second icon representing the second energy source, and a third icon representing propulsion of the vehicle, wherein the first, second and third icons are spaced apart from one another; wherein the display apparatus is operatively connectable to the vehicle such that the appearance of the screen is responsive to (a) the transmission of energy from the first energy source to propel the vehicle, (b) the transmission of energy from the second energy source to propel the vehicle, and (c) the transmission of energy from the second energy source to the first energy source without the transmission of energy from the second energy source to the first energy source being via the motor/generator.