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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Steven Schondorf0
Brandon Masterson0
Date of Patent
April 6, 2010
0Patent Application Number
114683560
Date Filed
August 30, 2006
0Patent Primary Examiner
Patent abstract
A hybrid electric vehicle and powertrain include an engine operable to output torque in only one direction, and further includes a power transfer arrangement configured to provide output torque in two rotational directions. In one embodiment, the power transfer arrangement includes three gears and a single clutch, the configuration of which provides a simple mechanism for driving the vehicle in reverse using torque produced by the engine.
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