Hitachi is in production on a "hybrid" vehicle.
Shown above is the electric traction motor housing between the internal
combustion engine and the gear. The traction motor can provide main or
supplemental power to the vehicle.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Motor for Engine Starting
and Generator
This is the
auxiliary electric motor, which provides the starting ability in internal
combustion engines, as well as providing electrical power generation to charge
batteries.
Electric
Motor and Inverter
for Small Electric Vehicle
Hitachi is in
production of and provides complete system compatibility for EV and PHEV
applications. The other motor and inverter is used in a small Nissan full
electric vehicle (Hyper-Mini).