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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 13, 2022
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2020
Shem, Llc, Highland Park, IL (US);
Andrew Taitz, Miami, FL (US);
Johann Vorster, Durbanville, ZA;
Steve Moss, Durbanville, ZA;
Dion Van Leeve, Birmingham, AL (US);
SHEM, LLC, Highland Park, IL (US);
Abstract
In at least one embodiment, a system for a class 7 or 8 vehicle is provided. The system includes a first motor, a second motor, and a controller. The first motor is configured to generate torque for the vehicle. The second motor is configured to drive an engine of the vehicle such that the vehicle meets a desired speed as set forth by a driver. The controller is configured to drive at least one of the first motor and the second motor and to receive a first signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle. The controller is further configured to deactivate the first motor if the speed of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined speed limit.