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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2024
Canoo Technologies Inc., Torrance, CA (US);
Anthony Aquila, Justin, TX (US);
Nitinkumar Patel, Torrance, CA (US);
WHS ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, Argyle, TX (US);
Abstract
A system and method for managing a series hybrid powertrain in an electric vehicle platform includes a battery, at least one traction electric motor, an internal combustion engine/motor generator combination and a vehicle supervisory controller. The battery is configured to supply power to the electric motor, and the electric motor is configured to drive the wheels of the electric vehicle. The internal combustion engine/motor generator is configured to generate electricity to recharge the battery pack and optionally provide additional power to the electric motor when necessary. The vehicle supervisory controller is configured to manage the operation of the series hybrid powertrain. The controller is programmed with a set of algorithms that determine the optimal use of the battery, electric motor, and internal combustion engine/motor generator based on various factors, including but not limited to the current state of the battery pack charge, driving conditions, and electric motor power requirements.