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

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To disclose a hybrid vehicle drive system in which an electric and a hydraulic components can be utilized.SOLUTION: One embodiment relates to a hybrid vehicle drive system 10 for a vehicle including a first prime mover 20, a first prime mover-driven transmission 30, a rechargeable power source, and a PTO (power take-off). The hybrid drive system further includes a hydraulic motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the PTO, an electric motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the hydraulic motor. The electric motor provides power to the prime mover-driven transmission and receives power from the prime mover-driven transmission through the PTO. The hydraulic motor provides power to the prime mover-driven transmission and receives power from the prime mover-driven transmission through the PTO.