HYBRID VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD AND IDLE REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle includes a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes an interface between the transmission and the prime mover for coupling to an electric motor. The electric motor can be in direct or indirect mechanical communication with a hydraulic pump. The electric motor can receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the interface.

主权项

1. A method of using a vehicle with a hybrid vehicle drive system, the vehicle includes a first prime mover, an electric motor, a first rechargeable energy source, and a prime mover driven transmission, the method comprising:
using the electric motor coupled to the PTO to charge the first rechargeable energy source via regenerative braking; and suspending regenerative braking in event of an antilock braking condition.