Hybrid electric heavy-duty vehicle drive system

Details Hybrid electric heavy-duty vehicle drive system Hybrid electric heavy-duty vehicle drive system

2008-03-04

2008-03-04

Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)

Marine propulsion

Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means

C180S065510, C180S065510, C180S065800

Reexamination Certificate

active

11031263

ABSTRACT:
A hybrid electric system designed to lower fuel consumption in heavy-duty long-haul vehicles, and in medium and light duty vehicles (trucks, buses, vans, SUVs, recreational vehicles, and the like), utilizing a multiplicity of thermal engines, regenerative power road-wheels, solar cells, and frontal area reducing adjustable-height suspension that are utilized singly or in combinations as suits the vehicle's mission.

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U.S. Appl. No. 10/922,479, filed Aug. 20, 2004, Messano.
U.S. Appl. No. 10/712,227, filed Nov. 14, 2003, Messano.

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