Patent ID: 8253260
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: B60K,B60L,F02B,F02G,Y02T

Abstract:
1. An exhaust gas turbine generator system for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine with an exhaust gas system, the exhaust gas system comprising: a turbine disposed in fluid communication with the exhaust gas system of the internal combustion engine; an electrical generator connected to the turbine; an electronic control module; and a waste gate disposed in fluid communication with the exhaust gas system of the internal combustion engine to allow fluid flow between the turbine and the exhaust gas system, the waste gate positionable between an open position and a closed position in response to an output signal from the electronic control module; and wherein fluid flow to the turbine is reduced when the waste gate is positioned to the open position, wherein the electrical generator produces no electrical energy when the waste gate is positioned to the open position.