System and method of inhibiting the effects of driveline...

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Restifo, Jeffrey J (Department: 3618)

Motor vehicles

Power

Electric

C180S065285, C180S065280

Reexamination Certificate

active

07971667

ABSTRACT:
In a hybrid electric vehicle, a motor may be downstream of an engine and transmission. This configuration can be exploited by using the motor to buffer and control torque changes between the engine and the wheels, thereby reducing driveline backlash and clunk.

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