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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2017
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Shawn H. Swales, Canton, MI (US);
Joel M. Maguire, Northville, MI (US);
Goro Tamai, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Peter J. Savagian, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A modular rear drive unit for a hybrid vehicle comprises a torque distributing unit, an electric motor-generator, and a gearing arrangement operatively connecting the electric motor-generator with the torque distributing unit. The modular rear drive unit also includes an integrated housing and rear cradle supporting and surrounding the torque distributing unit, the electric motor-generator, and the gearing arrangement. The integrated housing and rear cradle operatively mounts to the vehicle body.