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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2010
Alan G. Holmes, Clarkston, MI (US);
Michael R. Schmidt, Springfield, MO (US);
Donald Klemen, Carmel, IN (US);
Gregory A. Hubbard, Brighton, MI (US);
Anthony H. Heap, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Alan G. Holmes, Clarkston, MI (US);
Michael R. Schmidt, Springfield, MO (US);
Donald Klemen, Carmel, IN (US);
Gregory A. Hubbard, Brighton, MI (US);
Anthony H. Heap, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A powertrain is provided with a first input clutch and a second input clutch, each of which is selectively engageable to connect an engine with a transmission input member. Selective engagement of the first input clutch permits a motor to power the engine to start the engine. Selective engagement of the second input clutch permits the engine to power the transmission for propulsion.