Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240182017). Hybrid Electric Vehicle simplified abstract

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Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Kazuya Fujita of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Hybrid Electric Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240182017 titled 'Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a hybrid electric vehicle with an engine, a first motor, and a planetary gear system connecting these components to a drive shaft and axle.

  • Engine
  • First motor
  • Planetary gear system with three rotating elements
  • Drive shaft connected to an axle

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in hybrid electric vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Problems Solved

This technology helps address the issues of fuel consumption and environmental impact in traditional vehicles by incorporating electric power.

Benefits

- Improved fuel efficiency - Reduced emissions - Enhanced performance

Potential Commercial Applications

"Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology for Sustainable Transportation"

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include existing hybrid electric vehicle technologies and similar planetary gear systems in automotive applications.

Unanswered Questions

How does the planetary gear system improve the efficiency of the hybrid electric vehicle?

The article does not delve into the specific mechanics of how the planetary gear system contributes to the efficiency of the vehicle.

What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in mass-produced vehicles?

The article does not address the potential obstacles or difficulties that may arise when integrating this technology into large-scale production of vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

a hybrid electric vehicle of this disclosure includes an engine; a first motor; a planetary gear with three rotating elements connected to three axes of the first motor, the engine, and a drive shaft connected to an axle;