Electric vehicle power regulating control method with manual-assist hybrid modes

摘要

We disclose a method for controlling power to a human electric hybrid vehicle that creates a superior ride compared to electric vehicles of the prior art. The present invention employs a large motor that can assist a rider at slower speeds but limits the amount of power that the motor can produce at greater speeds. We also disclose a controller and a human electric hybrid bicycle capable of utilizing the claimed method.

主权项

1. A method for controlling power supplied to an electric motor of a manual electric hybrid vehicle comprising:
detecting a throttle position of an electric drive system, wherein said detecting is performed by a drive and control system (DCS); detecting a speed of said manual electric hybrid vehicle relative to a threshold speed wherein said speed is due to said electric motor and a manual drive system,
wherein said detecting is performed by said DCS andwherein said manual drive system comprises a crank, a chain, and at least one gear for transferring manual power mechanically from said crank to at least one wheel of said manual electric hybrid vehicle; and determining a current to be supplied to said electric motor such that said electric motor provides no additional power beyond that power required to achieve an electric-powered speed just below said threshold speed, wherein said determining is performed by said DCS.