CPC B60W 20/00 (2013.01) [B60K 6/26 (2013.01); B60K 6/387 (2013.01); B60K 6/40 (2013.01); B60K 6/48 (2013.01); B60Y 2200/92 (2013.01); Y02T 10/62 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A vehicle, comprising:
a mechanical transmission, that connects a propulsion unit of the vehicle to a primary drive unit;
an electric generator configured to supply power to a service unit of the vehicle, wherein the electric generator is operatively positioned between the mechanical transmission and the service unit;
a first joint mounted between the mechanical transmission and the electric generator;
a second joint mounted between the electric generator and the service unit; and
a controller, operatively interfaced with the first joint and the second joint, configured to manage selectively sharing of power between the propulsion unit and the service unit, using the first joint and the second joint.
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