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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2007
Gregory A. Major, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Todd M. Tumas, Taylor, MI (US);
Gregory A. Major, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Todd M. Tumas, Taylor, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A hybrid electric vehicle having an air conditioning system, an engine and a belt-alternator-starter motor-generator, and a method of operation, is disclosed. A torque transfer assembly, such as a pulley and belt assembly, engages the engine and motor-generator, and includes a clutched member for selectively disconnecting the torque transfer between the engine and motor-generator. A refrigerant compressor includes a compressor shaft rotationally coupled to and driven by the motor-generator shaft. The compressor may be driven by the motor-generator when the engine is not operating.