Method for controlling a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain with divided power flow paths

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7576501
APP PUB NO 20080215201A1
SERIAL NO

12032856

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A method is disclosed for enhancing reverse driving torque in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain in which an electric motor is used for providing forward driving torque as well as reverse driving torque. An electric generator, functioning as a motor, supplies an added reverse driving torque using a gearset in which the engine provides a reverse driving reaction torque for the gearset.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Butcher, Jonathan Farmington, US 11 213
Mack, David Plymouth, US 51 1640
Okubo, Carol Belleville, US 8 178
Okubo, Shunsuke Belleville, US 37 520

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