HYBRID VEHICLE ENGINE WITH IMPROVED FUEL EFFICIENCY

Abstract

The present invention provides a hybrid vehicle engine system that optimizes fuel efficiency by intelligently balancing the operation of an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor. The system includes a power management control unit that selectively switches between the ICE and electric motor based on real-time driving conditions, optimizing energy use. An energy storage unit, comprising a high-capacity lithium-ion battery and optional supercapacitor, captures and stores electrical energy from regenerative braking to power the electric motor, reducing fuel dependency. A heat recovery system channels excess heat from the ICE to support vehicle climate control, reducing energy demands on the engine.

Specification

Description:The embodiments of the present invention generally relate to hybrid vehicle engine systems and, more specifically, to a fuel-efficient hybrid engine system designed to optimize the usage of both electric and combustion engines. The system includes innovative control, energy recovery, and heat management features to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance the overall energy efficiency of hybrid vehicles in a variety of driving conditions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of prior art.

Hybrid vehicles, which combine the use of an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor, have , Claims:1. A hybrid vehicle engine system for improved fuel efficiency, comprising:
an internal combustion engine (ICE) configured to provide mechanical power under high-demand driving conditions;
an electric motor operable under low-demand driving conditions to reduce fuel consumption;
a power management control unit configured to selectively engage the internal combustion engine and electric motor based on real-time driving conditions and fuel efficiency metrics;
an energy storage unit configured to store electrical energy generated during regenerative braking and supply the electric motor with energy to reduce reliance on the internal combustion engine; and
a heat recovery system configured to capture excess heat from the internal combustion engine and channel it to support vehicle climate control or other energy-demanding systems to optimize fuel efficiency.

2. The hybrid vehicle engine system of claim 1, wherein the energy storage unit comprises a high-capacity lithium-ion battery capable of storing and supplyi

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