Also, because the internal combustion engine is started by motor - generators driven by the high -
voltage traction battery, the 12V cabling from under the trunk to under the hood doesn't need to be so thick.
Not exact matches
The
traction - drive system typically consists of a boost converter (which steps up
voltage when the electronic circuit requires a higher operating
voltage than the
battery can provide alone), two inverters (which take direct current (DC)
voltage and convert it to alternating current (AC)-RRB-, and electric motors to provide motive power (pdf).
A plug - in hybrid electric uses a
traction - drive power electronics system to propel the car forward by providing force to the car's wheels and has a charger for recharging the high -
voltage battery when it is plugged into the power grid.
Targeted to achieve AT - PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status, C - MAX Energi pairs a high -
voltage lithium - ion
battery and electric
traction motor with a high - efficiency Atkinson - cycle gasoline engine.