A range extender is a fuel-based auxiliary power unit fitted to an electric vehicle that drives an electric generator to recharge the traction battery when it is depleted, thereby extending the vehicl
A prototype AC Propulsion tZero electric car with an external range-extender or genset trailer, 1999
Hybrid vehicle drivetrains transmit power to the driving wheels for hybrid vehicles. A hybrid vehicle has multiple forms of motive power, and can come in many configurations. For example, a hybrid may
The Chevrolet Volt operates primarily as a series hybrid.
Power-splitter series-hybrid Toyota Prius
Early Hybrid Synergy Drive. Generation 1/Generation 2 (chained) ICE-MG1-MG2 Power Split Device HSD is shown. MG2 ratio permanently set at 1:1.
Late Hybrid Synergy Drive. Generation 3 (chainless) ICE-MG1 Power Split Device/MG2 Motor Speed Reduction Device HSD is shown. MG2 ratio permanently set at 2.5:1.