Inventors:
- Auburn Hills MI, US
Brian J. McKay - West Bloomfield MI, US
International Classification:
B60K 6/24
H02M 3/158
Abstract:
A system for starting an internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle includes a 12-volt battery; a 48-volt battery; a DC-DC converter in electrical communication with the 12-volt battery and with the 48-volt battery; and an electric machine in electrical communication with the 48-volt battery. The electric machine is mechanically connected to an engine. In a first initial or cold start mode of operation, the DC-DC converter receives voltage from the 12-volt battery, boosts the voltage to a voltage of about 48 volts, with 48-volt power being applied to the electric machine for activating the electric machine, causing the electric machine to start the engine. In a second mode of operation, the electric machine receives 48 volt power, from the 48-volt battery alone, for activating the electric machine, causing the electric machine to start the engine.