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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2004
Jon J. Morrow, Neenah, WI (US);
Gary W. Schmiedel, Oshkosh, WI (US);
David Steinberger, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Jon J. Morrow, Neenah, WI (US);
Gary W. Schmiedel, Oshkosh, WI (US);
David Steinberger, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Oshkosh Truck Corporation, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle powered by a hybrid drive system configured to improve ergonomics within an operator compartment, minimize engine noise within the operator compartment, and/or reduce the transmission of heat associated with the drive system into the operator compartment is disclosed. The operator compartment is carried and/or supported on a chassis relative to the hybrid drive system. The hybrid drive system is coupled to the chassis and comprises an engine coupled to a generator portion. When coupled to the chassis, the generator is positioned in front of the engine. In one embodiment, the vehicle is a refuse vehicle.