Patent ID: 6387007
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: B60K,F16H,Y02T,Y10S

Abstract:
A vehicle comprising an alternate power engine arranged to drive a first wheel, and an electric motor, electrical power storage means, generating means and transmission means in operable enablement to drive a second wheel wherein:said power storage means is an arrangement providing electrical power to said electric motor; said transmission comprises a planetary drive means having an idler member rotatably engaged between rotatable first and second drive means, said first drive means being arranged to be driven by said electric motor and said idler member being arranged to transfer power between said first and second drive means, from a fast speed with low torque to a slower speed with high torque, by means controlling the rotation of said idler member in scheduled increments; said second drive means being arranged to drive said second wheel of said vehicle; and said generating means being in electrical circuitry for regeneration of electrical power in said power storage means, and is arranged to generate electricity by means resisting the rotation of said idler member.