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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2011
Paul Boskovitch, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
J. Axel Radermacher, Foothill Ranch, CA (US);
Paul Boskovitch, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
J. Axel Radermacher, Foothill Ranch, CA (US);
Fisker Automotive, Inc., Anaheim, CA (US);
Abstract
A motor drive system configuration for a vehicle. The motor drive system includes an engine operable for providing power to the vehicle, a motor operable for providing power to a first wheel and a second wheel of the vehicle. The motor drive system also includes a first transmission mounted between the engine and the motor and in operative engagement with the motor and the engine. The first transmission includes a first clutch for coupling and decoupling the motor with the engine. The motor drive system also includes a differential in operative engagement with the transmission and coupled to the first wheel and the second wheel, and a clutch for disabling the connection between the motor and the wheels.