Future Stellantis efficiency hybrids may have launch management, a newly found patent submitting signifies.
A patent utility for a hybrid-specific launch management system from the automaker was revealed by the USA Patent and Trademark Workplace (USPTO) on Aug. 8, after being filed by Stellantis in February.
Stellantis hybrid launch management patent picture
Present launch management programs, which usually require the motive force to carry the brake and accelerator pedals after which launch the brake pedal to set off, do not work properly with hybrid powertrains, Stellantis claims within the utility. They typically give the transmission management unit precedence to direct the appliance torque, which might unnecessarily stress electrical motors and produce jerky launches, in response to the automaker.
Stellantis’ proposed different would swap precedence to the hybrid system’s controller, making certain that each the internal-combustion engine and electrical motor are on the identical web page. A “preparation section” would guarantee electric-motor torque is dialed down earlier than build up engine revs. A second “launch section” would then feed in electric-motor torque alongside the combustion engine.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona
The kind of internal-combustion engine Stellantis has in thoughts is not talked about within the patent utility, however the automaker does focus on a dual-clutch automated transmission, one electrical motor used for propulsion, and a second belt-driven starter/generator motor. So it is potential we’ll see this format on future Stellantis hybrids.
Amongst Stellantis’ many manufacturers, hybrids with launch management appear to be one of the best match for Dodge. The muscle-car model is so dedicated to dwelling life 1 / 4 mile at a time that it as soon as employed Vin Diesel—Dominic Toretto himself—as a spokesperson. The 2024 Dodge Charger arrives later this yr in all-electric Daytona type, with a twin-turbo inline-6 powertrain following in 2025. Maybe we’ll see a hybrid as properly.
