Patent ID: 6857985
Filing Date: 2005-02-22
Classification: B60K,B60W,Y02T,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hybrid motor vehicle, comprising: an engine having a rotary output; transmission having a rotary input and a rotary output connected to a first axle assembly having a first pair of wheels; a first clutch for selectively coupling said engine output to said transmission input for providing driving torque to said first pair of wheels; an electric motor having a rotary member connected to a second axle assembly having a second pair of wheels; a transfer unit driven by said engine output; a second clutch for selectively coupling said transfer unit to said rotary member of said electric motor; a third clutch for selectively coupling said rotary member of said electric motor to said second axle assembly; and a hybrid control unit for controlling selective actuation of said electric motor and said first, second and third clutches, such that an electric drive mode is established when said first and second clutches are released, said third clutch is engaged and said electric motor provides drive torque to said second axle assembly for driving said second pair of wheels.