Operator selectable electric vehicle performance switch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8219270
APP PUB NO 20090112383A1
SERIAL NO

11960948

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An operator selectable performance control system for an electric vehicle, is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a motor structured and operable to provide motive power and regenerative braking forces to the vehicle and a mechanical brake assembly structured and operable to exert mechanical braking forces to the vehicle. The system additionally includes a controller operable to control the application of motive power and regenerative braking forces of the motor. The system further includes an operator selectable switch structured and operable to changeably select one of a plurality of vehicle performance routines executable by the controller for affecting maximum vehicle speed and an amount of regenerative braking implemented during vehicle operation.

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TEXTRON INC40 WESTMINSTER STREET PROVIDENCE RI 02903

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lenart, Barry Martinez, US 2 119
Williams, Anthony Evans, US 55 1117

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