Extended range motor vehicle having ambient pollutant processing

Abstract

A hybrid motor vehicle utilizing electric motor propulsion prior to cruise mode detection condition and internal combustion engine propulsion during cruise mode. The hybrid motor vehicle utilizing an information super highway for system diagnostics or operating mode control as between powering the hybrid motor vehicle by electric motor or internal combustion engine. The exhaust manifold external surface temperature may be utilized to heat a catalyst for processing ambient air surrounding the vehicle.

1 . In combination in the method of operating a hybrid motor vehicle having an electric motor and an internal combustion engine: 
 a. causing a fast charge-discharge battery to power the electric motor in response to a logic control circuit, said logic control circuit responsive to vehicle speed and accelerator pedal information; and,    b. transferring power output into electric power conserved in a fast charge-discharge battery when the internal combustion engine continues to run.    
     
     
         2 . A method of operating a hybrid vehicle having an electric motor and internal combustion engine power comprising: 
 a. rapidly capturing power from a continuously running low horsepower internal combustion engine to charge a fast charge-discharge battery; and,    b. providing instant powerful acceleration while in the cruise mode when the speed of the vehicle is dropping.    
     
     
         3 . A controller for a hybrid vehicle having an engine and a motor for controlling driving of the engine and the motor comprising: 
 a, a logic circuit for determining driving of the engine and the motor; and,    b. said logic circuit responsive to a plurality of vehicle operating parameters.    
     
     
         4 . The invention according to  claim 3  wherein said hybrid motor vehicle utilizes said engine for powering said motor vehicle in the cruise mode.