EVT Mode 1
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
After the engine is started the system operates in EVT Mode 1 which is used for low speed urban driving conditions. Utilizing an input split configuration, engine simultaneously drives motor 1 to both generate electricity to charge the hybrid battery and provide power through the mechanical gearing in the transmission to the wheels. The energy generated by drive motor 1 is stored in the battery while drive motor 2 draws battery energy to provide additional output torque.