Electric Launch/Assist

The transmission assembly contains two 300 V drive motor generator assemblies. These powerful 60 kW drive motor generators are capable of propelling the vehicle while the engine is in the Autostop mode or they may assist an already running engine. Depending upon accelerator pedal position, the vehicle may be propelled solely with the electric drive motor generators at speeds exceeding 41 km/H (26 mph) before assistance from the engine is required. The engine will Autostart when driving conditions require engine assistance. During engine running conditions, the torque provided by the drive motor generators is supplemented with the engine torque output.