IN IN9364DEN2014A

HYBRID VEHICLE DRIVE IDLE REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Abstract

[0001] A vehicle drive system for a vehicle includes a first prime mover a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source. The vehicle drive system includes an electric motor and direct or indirect mechanical communication with the first prime mover. Wherein the electric motor can receive power from the first prime mover driven transmission and can receive power from the first prime mover. The vehicle drive system also includes a control system that causes the electric motor to rotate the first prime mover at a speed higher than an idle set point of the first prime mover while the vehicle is stopped thereby reducing fuel consumption at idle per the vehicle.

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