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Starting and Take-off
  • Only the electric motors are used to initiate start-up and driving at low speeds.
  • As the vehicle moves off, power is sent from the battery to the electronic control unit.
  • The electronic control unit sends power to the front and rear electric motors.
Cruising
  • At cruising speeds, the front wheels are driven by the engine and the motors.
  • A power split device splits engine power between the wheels and the electric generator. The power distribution is controlled for maximum efficiency.
  • The generator sends power to the front motors, and when necessary, recharges the battery using surplus power.
Accelerating
  • The engine provides power as it would when cruising, but receives additional power from the front and rear motors.
  • Engine power is also directed to the generator, which is able to redirect surplus power to electronic control unit.
Regenerative Braking and Battery Power
  • Kinetic energy produced during braking is captured and sent to the electric motors.
  • The kinetic energy is sent as electrical energy from both motors to the electronic control unit.
  • Electric energy is then returned to the battery from the electronic control unit.

     

 

 
 
 

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