Patent ID: 6044922
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: B60K,B60L,B60W,Y02T,Y10S

Abstract:
A vehicle comprising:electric motor means drivably connected to at least one ground engaging drive wheel, the electric motor means selectively having a function of rotating the drive wheel;electrical storage means for storing power for the electric motor means, the electrical storage means being electrically connected to the electric motor means, the electric storage means selectively powering the electric motor means, the electrical storage means selectively being charged by the electric motor means;liquid fueled engine means drivably connected to at least one ground engaging wheel, the liquid fueled engine means selectively having a function of rotating the drive wheel; andrecharging means coupled to and powered by the liquid fueled engine means for selectively recharging the electrical storage means as the electrical motor means powers the drive wheel, the recharging means also selectively recharging the electrical storage means at the same time the liquid fueled engine means powers the drive wheel;whereby the electrical storage means selectively receives recharging energy from the recharging means even when both the liquid fueled engine means and the electric motor means are connected for driving the vehicle.