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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2026
Filed:
May. 17, 2023
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Daniel Y. Rubin, Holon, IL;
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A dual electric motor coupling system for a vehicle including: a vehicle having a vehicle body and a first electric motor, a second electric motor, and a vehicle axle attached to the vehicle body. The vehicle axle including a first rotating member coupled to the first electric motor and connectable to a first wheel assembly of the vehicle, and a second rotating member coupled to the second electric motor and connectable to a second wheel assembly of the vehicle, wherein the first and second wheel assemblies, when connected to the first rotating member and second rotating member, respectively, are disposed on opposing ends of the vehicle axle. A mechanical coupling is disposed in relation to the first electric motor and the second electric motor and is operable to selectively couple the first electric motor and the second electric motor by providing a coupling torque to the vehicle axle.