Abstract: An electronic torque control and distribution system is provided for a hybrid propulsion vehicle. The drive thrust of the hybrid propulsion vehicle is distributed between an electric engine and an internal combustion engine through a transmission system. The transmission system delivers the torque of both engines to the vehicle wheels. The electronic torque control and distribution system is slaved to a control unit, and includes a controller for incorporating a fuzzy logic processor to predict through soft computing techniques the torque contributions of the electric engine and of the internal combustion engine. A sensor estimates the vehicle polluting emissions. The controller and the sensor are both connected to the control unit.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, an electrical motor, and a drive wheel associated with the electric motor. The drive wheel has a hub, and an axle extending into the hub. The hybrid vehicle also includes a rechargeable battery, and a power circuit for driving the electric motor by drawing power from the rechargeable battery. An electronic torque management unit controls the internal combustion engine and the electric motor. The electric motor is reversible and includes a ferromagnetic pack mounted on the axle for forming a stator within the hub of the drive wheel, and a rotor is mounted adjacent the stator within the hub of the drive wheel.

Abstract: An electronic torque control and distribution system is provided for a hybrid propulsion vehicle. The drive thrust of the hybrid propulsion vehicle is distributed between an electric engine and an internal combustion engine through a transmission system. The transmission system delivers the torque of both engines to the vehicle wheels. The electronic torque control and distribution system is slaved to a control unit, and includes a controller for incorporating a fuzzy logic processor to predict through soft computing techniques the torque contributions of the electric engine and of the internal combustion engine. A sensor estimates the vehicle polluting emissions. The controller and the sensor are both connected to the control unit.

Abstract: A parallel configuration system for hybrid propulsion vehicles is provided. The drive thrust is distributed between an electric engine and an internal combustion engine through a transmission system delivering the torque of both engines to the vehicle wheels. The internal combustion engine is a diesel engine operating at steady state at an operation point having the highest efficiency and with the consumption and emissions being reduced.