Abstract: The invention is a method used to generate an adequate electrical power to charge a plurality of storage batteries driving a perpetual, fuel-free electric vehicle or alike. The batteries supply adequate power to at least one electric motor to propel the vehicle and supply electricity to all other vehicle instruments such as lights, wipers, defogger, etc. Two alternative, green energy sources are used to continuously charge the batteries: solar energy generated from solar panels covering every and all possible areas of the vehicle's exterior surface and wind energy generated by one or more electric generators driven by one or more wind turbines mounted within the vehicle and placed under its exterior surface. All or most front, top and side wind streams, surrounding the vehicle, are channeled through air passages.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a battery onto an electric vehicle comprising: a body member, which is made from metal, forming a body of the electric vehicle a battery case, which is made from resin, containing the battery charging electric power for driving the electric vehicle; a framework member, which is made from metal, being embedded in the battery case; and a connecting member connecting between the framework member and the body member.

Abstract: A useful system for our transportation needs must be in concert with the ecological and economical needs of the future. The vehicle concept considers all the constrains imposed by battery materials, oil and electric energy availability and production capacity, electric grid power capability and will make transportation cheaper faster and more robust than the current system. The multi-feature vehicle is modular in design separating and placing optimally the functional modules so that many variations are easily possible allowing the range, carrying capacity and multi-modal transportation to be optimized. The multi modal transportation feature is a surrogate for the lack of battery capacity to cover the individual needs for transportation avoiding the need for large capital cost for large batteries and their maintenance. The vehicle may serve as backup power source during blackouts and uses own modular compactable solar energy harvesting devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for generating electrical energy and/or charging a system electrical energy storage device in a vehicle, such as a locomotive. The vehicle includes at least one airflow device coupled to an electric machine. In one example, the method includes, generating electrical energy at the electric machine, said machine being driven by an ambient air flow interacting with the airflow device; and delivering at least some of the harnessed energy to an electrical component of the locomotive. The harnessed energy may be delivered to an electrical load, or delivered to the system electrical energy storage device to charge the device, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An energy recovery system for a vehicle comprises an electrical generator provided within a housing. The housing is rotatable relative to the vehicle about a housing axis. The energy recovery system further comprises a wind turbine comprising a set of blades rotatable about a blade axis extending transverse to the housing axis. The wind turbine is supported by the housing and is rotatable with the housing. The electrical generator is coupled to the wind turbine and configured to convert the rotational energy of the set of blades into electrical energy.

Abstract: A series charger (80) is provided to charge a high voltage battery (42) in an electric vehicle with a low voltage solar panel (50). The series charger (80) provides switches (841, 842) to connect the terminals of solar panel (50) across individual battery cells (341-n) in series connected battery (42) one battery cell at a time. Charging by series charger (80) can occur while the cells (341-n) of battery (42) remain connected in series. With the series charger (80), the high voltage battery (42) can be charged by the low voltage solar panel (50) without using a lossy DC-DC converter. The high voltage battery (42) charged by series charger (80) can be connected in parallel with a second high voltage battery to enable charging all cells of the second battery together. The solar panel (50) can be provided in a moon roof or truck bed cover adjustable to track the sun.

Abstract: A system and method that optimizes use of renewable energy sources using modern satellites and telemetry to reduce the impact of renewable energy limitations. Location data corresponding to the device is retrieved using GPS technology and a GPS receiver which is located proximate to the device. Renewable energy generators are identified and include generation parameters that indicate the efficiency and output of the devices. Environmental energy factors are retrieved based upon the location data. The amount of available renewable energy is calculated based upon the environmental factors and the renewable energy generation parameters corresponding to each of the renewable energy generators. A travel plan that contains the user's travel intentions can be used. The travel plan indicates future location data as well as device idle time. Collected energy can fuel batteries and can also be used to provide hydrogen to a hydrogen fuel cell.

Abstract: An energy conversion apparatus using recovered energy sources including motor vehicle kinetic energy and wind resistance, supplemented by liquefied air transferred to the vehicle and by solar radiation thereto. The energy sources are combined, as available, to drive a compressor for supplying intake working fluid of a motor vehicle prime mover.

Abstract: One embodiment of a single person recumbent three or four-wheeled, zero emissions utility and recreational cycle vehicle provided with an electric motor driven from a battery and a multiple geared manual pedal mechanism with rear axle derailleur allowing the user to either select individually, or select simultaneously, electric powered or manual pedaling locomotion; also incorporating a rear axle limited slip differential and extra wide tires; and incorporating modular frame, canopy and rear axle design and construction, front and rear disc brakes, a highly-visible canopy; and incorporating a multi-purpose trailer or accessory hitch or receiver for attaching on-board cargo and material carrying devices or for towing of other vehicles for transport of personnel and materials.

Abstract: A device capable of translational movement has a base capable of movement across a ground surface or across or through a liquid surface. The base mounts one or more wind turbines aligned substantially horizontally in use, and a drive element operable to move the base. The drive element is powered directly or indirectly by the turbine or turbines. The turbine(s) are such that the turbine operates over at least a wide range of wind directions relative to the device. In the preferred form the turbines are spaced outwardly from the base so as to provide a vehicle space between the turbine or turbines and the base.

Abstract: The invention discloses a non-fuel combusting air turbine assembly suitable as an auxiliary or primary power propulsion system for a vehicle. The systems include an air turbine engine powered by a compressor mechanism to increase the potential energy that is harnessed by the turbines, having a noise reducing air intake section for delivering air to the compressor. Additionally, the systems include a turbine mechanism composed of plural sets of stationary vanes and rotating vanes, preferably arranged alternatively, and a battery rechargeable by a generator operable by the rotating turbine vanes.

Abstract: An all electric vehicle that produces zero CO2 emissions and capable of traveling an unlimited amount of mileage is presented. This vehicle is considered air and electric because it uses a wind turbine generator, compressed air and a high voltage battery to generate electricity to power the DC motors that drive this vehicle. Therefore this vehicle is called the Wind Turbine Generator Air Electric Vehicle (WTGAEV). There exists an integrated system that enables this vehicle to maintain a consistent energy supply to automatically recharge the high voltage battery. This integrated system consists of a wind turbine generator (WTG), air motor, air compressor, air tank, and battery. The power train receives its energy from the motion of the vehicle. When the vehicle is in forward motion the air flow from the nose of the vehicle is collected and directed toward the blades of the WTG which generates electric.

Abstract: An electric tractor including a frame having a front end and a longitudinal axis between its front and rear ends. At least one drive wheel is provided for propelling the electric tractor and at least one electric motor for powering the at least one drive wheel. A pair of rails extend parallel to one another in a spaced apart relationship along the longitudinal axis and a first battery pack sized to be received in a plurality of locations along the rails, the first battery pack being selectively in electrical contact with the at least one electric motor once received on the rails.

Abstract: A method for generating electricity from solar power to an electrical system inside a truck/semi/vehicle relying on a photovoltaic panels (1) DC disconnects (2,3); charge controller (4); batteries (5); electrical wires, and fuses. The photovoltaic panel(s) will generate electrical power that will provide sufficient power to run an electrical system inside a truck/semi/vehicle or an electrical system.

Abstract: A main body portion has a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and laterally spaced sides and an air intake. A housing in the vehicle contains a turbine/flywheel adapted to be rotated in response to air entering the housing from the air intake. A starter generator in the housing is adapted to be rotated by the rotation of the turbine/flywheel. A main drive generator in the housing is adapted to be rotated by the rotation of the turbine/flywheel. An electric drive motor in the vehicle is powered from the main drive generator.

Abstract: A vehicle has a frame with a body including a front and roof. The vehicle includes an electric motor energized by a battery pack, containing batteries, and connected to a battery charger/regulator. A driveshaft operatively connected to and driven by the motor propels the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes at least a pair of venturi effect air nozzle windstream accelerators comprising the design of the front of the vehicle, the front of the vehicle being wedge-shaped, having a sharp edge, generally horizontal and close to the surface or road upon which the vehicle travels, the front sloping backward and upward to the roof of the vehicle, thereby scooping up the horizontal headwind column of air developed upon vehicle movement. The accelerators further include at least a pair of venturi effect structures mounted on the roof, each containing a wind-electric generator, operatively connected to the battery charger/regulator.

Abstract: A vehicle having one or more small vehicle-mounted electricity generating wind turbines located within an area of wind recirculation. The electricity generated is used to recharge vehicle batteries, partially power an auxiliary electric propulsion motor, or supply vehicle parasitic loads.

Abstract: An oxyhydrogen vehicle includes an oxyhydrogen generating unit for electrolytically converting an electrolyte into oxyhydrogen gas, a combustible fuel supply unit for storing combustible fuel, an engine unit coupled to the oxyhydrogen generating unit and the combustible fuel supply unit, and an electric power supply system electrically connected to the oxyhydrogen generating unit for providing electric power thereto. The electric power supply system includes: a storage battery; an alternator driven by the engine unit to generate an electrical output, and electrically connected to the storage battery; a current controller electrically connecting the storage battery and the alternator to the oxyhydrogen generating unit for controlling electric current flow to the oxyhydrogen generating unit; and an auxiliary electricity generating unit electrically connected to the storage battery, and driven by renewable energy resources so as to generate an electrical output for charging the storage battery.

Abstract: The present invention is an electric car with a maximized solar panel assist. Since batteries are normally charged at night while solar energy is created during the day, this system creates an almost continuous flow of electricity to the batteries. Since the weight and cost of the batteries are the main handicap for electric cars and a continuous flow of electricity minimizes the need for a large and expensive battery system, this is the most logical way to build a viable electric car.

Abstract: A light power-saving foldable electric wheelchair having a solar energy charging unit, A hand direction operation unit is fixed on a left elbow (10) to operate the concrete running direction of the electric wheelchair. The left and right rear wheels (3) are integrated with the motors (30) respectively, so as the two motors (30) can directly drive the two rear wheels (3). Two disc brakes (20) are installed on the left and right rear wheels (3), the two disc brakes (20) are connected to a brake handle (15) via the main steel wires (24), by means of the single hand pull brake handle (15), the left and right rear wheels (3) braked simultaneously. A solar energy battery plate (36) is installed at the upside of the wheelchair, the accumulator cell is supplied by the solar energy battery plate (36). And a cross foldable device (1.4˜1.48) is provided in the wheelchair frame (1).

Abstract: The present invention is a system for supplying a long range electric vehicle and a nearby building with electricity from the sun in a cost effective way. Not only is the overall system totally efficient in the sense that virtually all solar electricity generated will be used, but the tilting solar roof that tracks the sun is a more efficient way to generate electricity than the normal method of putting stationary solar panels on the roof of a building or vehicle. Similarly, the car contemplated in the present invention will be able to achieve a far longer daily range than similarly priced electric cars. Because of the synergistic approach used, the overall system can play a significant part in weaning the world away from fossil fuels without creating huge costs that cash strapped consumers can't bear.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vehicle that can be powered via integrated power systems involving human pedaling, electric and solar energy, a wheel drive power transmission system for the vehicle that can also operate in reverse direction, and an integrated solar/electric power system for mobile systems. The unique design for vehicle power transmission systems enables human pedaling and electric motor to power the vehicle independently. The electric motor is powered by batteries charged by either or both household 11.0 VAC plug-in sources and the solar panels integrated to the exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided.

Abstract: A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided.

Abstract: A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided.

Abstract: A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for harnessing heat energy uses at least one thermally conductive material in communication with a heat collecting material in order to conduct heat from a first region of the heat collecting material to a second region of the heat collecting material. The thermally conductive material can be interspersed within the heat collecting material and/or applied externally to the heat collecting material. Heat drawn from the second portion can be stored and/or converted into another form of energy for providing power to a structure or vehicle. Conversion can use the differential between the temperature of the second region and the temperature of a cold sink. Additional heat can be added to the heat collecting material.

Abstract: A solar cell system for vehicles and a control method thereof, wherein even when a change of electric power generated from a solar cell is high, the variable voltage devices and the constant voltage devices selectively distribute the electric power according to the electric power without changing voltage. Accordingly, energy efficiency can be improved, the number of components can be reduced without using a voltage converter, and energy conversion loss can be decreased. Further, electric power generated from the solar cell is used for ventilation, air purification, cool and warmth, and convenience devices of a vehicle. Thus, a driver is provided with a controlled environment when riding on the vehicle. Accordingly, the present invention can meet a driver's requirements for the utilization of convenience devices and can provide a comfortable interior environment.

Abstract: A vehicle having one or more small vehicle-mounted electricity generating wind turbines located within an area of wind recirculation. The electricity generated is used to recharge vehicle batteries, partially power an auxiliary electric propulsion motor, or supply vehicle parasitic loads.

Abstract: A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided.

Abstract: Renewable Energy Advanced Device Solution is at least wind powered and comprises at least a motor, a battery cell, a clutch means, a generator armature, a communication means configured with a capacitance means and operatively connected to an accelerator pedal. The communication means is configured for directing the flow of energy from the capacitance means to the battery cell means and from the battery cell means to the motor. The motor of the vehicle is configured with harnesses communicatively connecting the generator armature with the capacitance means, the capacitance means with the communication means, and the communication means with the battery cell means responsive for supplying electrical energy to the motor and other electrical appliances for the vehicle. The communication means transfers electrical energy to kinetic energy that propels the vehicle and comprises means to connect the motor to enable the flow of electricity.

Abstract: An electrically powered motor vehicle includes a system for recharging the on-board batteries, which system includes an air-flow conduit with an entrance at the front of the vehicle, a plurality of electric turbines mounted in tandem within a first portion of the conduit, and an additional electric turbine mounted within a second portion of the conduit, which exits at the underside of the vehicle. The tandem-mounted turbines are disposed for effective rotation, in reaction to air flow, on a generally horizontal axis, and the additional electric turbine is mounted for rotation in reaction to air flow on a second axis, generally transverse to the first axis and disposed proximate the exit end of the conduit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric charging roof on an automobile. The present invention can be or a method of manufacture of an automobile having a body with an interior, a roof attached to the body, a layer of paint coated on top of the roof, an energy storage unit located within the interior of the body, and a layer of photovoltaic material deposited on top of the layer of paint to form a solar panel connected to the energy storage unit.

Abstract: A vehicle operated by an electric motor (16) comprises an energy generating unit (11, 12, 16) for generating electric energy for the electric motor (16) and an energy storage device (8, 9) for storing electric energy, wherein the energy storage device (8, 9) is connected to the electric motor (16) for supplying the electric motor (16) with electric energy in addition to the energy supplied by the energy generating unit (11, 12, 16). The maximum power which can be provided by the energy generating unit (11, 12, 16) is higher, but by no more then 15%, than an average motor power in the operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: An electrically powered vehicle that is recharged and self-energized during travel by apparatus interconnecting drive wheels with generators. Preferably gear means are provided through mechanical rotation of the vehicle wheels to drive ancillary generators for recharging current. Generator-motor units are arranged at each wheel of the vehicle. A battery system is recharged by the generator units responsive to a controller. Back-up systems to recharge the battery system such as photoelectric or solar electric panels and/or electromagnetic-induction charging levers, are included. An on-board computerized controller regulates the flow of generated current to the battery system and the flow of stored current to the motor units.

Abstract: A wind energy device is formed of one or more units. Each unit is formed of funnel or cannon-shaped receptacles for receiving wind are assembled in a pin-wheel fashion. The receptacles are formed as units. Each unit, which includes two cannon-shaped receptacles, is connected so as to be longitudinally aligned with slanted opening faces, preferably at a 45 degree angle, facing outward to receive wind therein and with two additional cannon-shaped receptacles located on each side face of the two aligned cannon-shaped receptacles preferably at the point where the two connect to each other.

Abstract: A solar vehicle includes a vehicle body, a solar panel mounted on the vehicle body, and a vehicle battery and a conversion device arranged inside the vehicle body. The vehicle body contains therein a vehicle load connected to the vehicle battery. The conversion device includes a conversion circuit, a power flow sensor, multiple input and output ports. The conversion circuit includes a DC bus and various converters (such as DC/DC, bi-directional DC/DC, bi-directional AC/DC converter, and inverter). The power flow sensor detects power flow received in the input ports and feeds the power to the conversion circuit for conversion. The solar panel provides electrical power from solar power generation to the conversion device, which after carrying out conversion, supplies the power through the output ports to the vehicle load and the vehicle battery.

Abstract: A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided.

Abstract: An all electric vehicle that produces zero CO2 emissions and capable of traveling an unlimited amount of mileage is presented. This vehicle is considered air and electric because it uses a wind turbine generator, compressed air and a high voltage battery to generate electricity to power the DC motors that drive this vehicle. Therefore this vehicle is called the Wind Turbine Generator Air Electric Vehicle (WTGAEV). There exists an integrated system that enables this vehicle to maintain a consistent energy supply to automatically recharge the high voltage battery. This integrated system consists of a wind turbine generator (WTG), air motor, air compressor, air tank, and battery. The power train receives its energy from the motion of the vehicle. When the vehicle is in forward motion the air flow from the nose of the vehicle is collected and directed toward the blades of the WTG which generates electric.

Abstract: A Solar Car that is safer and far more ecologically benign than any automobile on the road today. All of its solar panels would serve a secondary purpose besides providing power. As a thin vehicle whose chasis was no wider than forty five inches, it would need an electrical system less than ninety seven volts. Connected in series, the four or five solar panels contemplated in this patent would provide most of the power. To make sure that one could use their vehicle regularly, there would also be a supplemental plug in capacity.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for expandable photovoltaic electricity generation for a motorized vehicle. The present invention includes one or more retractable photovoltaic panels configured to increase solar energy collection when deployed. The invention further comprises a storage module configured to hold the photovoltaic panels when not in use. The storage module is portable with the motorized vehicle.

Abstract: A power-generating plug-and-play vehicle is provided, which includes a main vehicle body, a plurality of solar cell units coupled to the vehicle, a gear-driven power unit, a power storage unit, an accelerator unit and a drum-motor-driven power unit. The plurality of solar cell units are capable of converting solar energy to electrical energy, which is in turn stored in the power storage unit. The gear-driven power unit converts mechanical energy to electrical energy, which is also stored in the power storage unit. The accelerator unit and the drum-motor-driven power unit convert between mechanical energy and electrical energy, thereby appropriately adjusting the means for driving the main vehicle body. The plurality of solar cell units may be removed and the angle at which the solar cell panel is mounted may be adjusted via gearing of the solar cell panel and the gear-driven power unit.

Abstract: An electric tractor including a frame having a front end and a longitudinal axis between its front and rear ends. At least one drive wheel is provided for propelling the electric tractor and at least one electric motor for powering the at least one drive wheel. A pair of rails extend parallel to one another in a spaced apart relationship along the longitudinal axis and a first battery pack sized to be received in a plurality of locations along the rails, the first battery pack being selectively in electrical contact with the at least one electric motor once received on the rails.

Abstract: A vehicle has a frame with a body including a front and roof. The vehicle includes an electric motor energized by a battery pack, containing batteries, and connected to a battery charger/regulator. A driveshaft operatively connected to and driven by the motor propels the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes at least a pair of venturi effect air nozzle windstream accelerators comprising the design of the front of the vehicle, the front of the vehicle being wedge-shaped, having a sharp edge, generally horizontal and close to the surface or road upon which the vehicle travels, the front sloping backward and upward to the roof of the vehicle, thereby scooping up the horizontal headwind column of air developed upon vehicle movement. The accelerators further include at least a pair of venturi effect structures mounted on the roof, each containing a wind-electric generator, operatively connected to the battery charger/regulator.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of moving a mobile tower using solar power are disclosed for use with an irrigation system. The disclosed improvement includes a solar panel with a collecting surface to convert light energy to electrical energy, an electrical charge source in communication with the solar panel to receive electrical energy, and a motor to drive a ground-engaging wheel in communication with the electrical charge source. The improvement also includes a direction control system for regulating rotation of the solar panel and a tilt assembly for adjusting the angle of the solar panel to maintain the disposition of the collecting surface in alignment with the direction of incoming sunlight. The method of moving the mobile tower includes collecting light energy with a solar panel, converting the light energy into electrical energy, and driving a wheel of the mobile tower with a motor powered by the converted electrical energy.

Abstract: A charging system for a vehicle rearranges the bank of battery cells between a series connection for delivering voltage to a load, e.g. a motor; and a parallel connection for being charged. The battery bank can thus be charged by a 12 volt battery charger. The charger can be a plug in charger, or can be a solar cell. For example, the solar cell can be moved to cover a windshield or other surface of the vehicle whenever the vehicle is shut down.

Abstract: A solar powered thermoelectric vehicle lacking an internal combustion engine. The vehicle may include a fiber optics bundle heat collector/conductor, a heating element embedded within a heat sink, a plurality of thermoelectric chips mounted around the outer surface of the heat sink, a hollow body surrounding the heat sink with a space present between the heat sink and the hollow body, a power converter, a plurality of thermoelectric power generators, an extended heat motor/apparatus, and at least one DC motor mounted to a wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle is capable of running without practical driving distance limitations under all weather conditions, day or night, without use of fossil or alternative fuels, and without generating and introducing toxic emissions into the environment.

Abstract: A non-engine powered air conditioning system includes a solar energy supply arrangement having a solar energy collector adapted for mounting to the auto-vehicle and a power storage electrically connecting to the solar energy collector for converting the solar energy into electrical energy, and an electrical compressor electrically connecting to the power storage, wherein the electrical compressor is adapted for generating a cooling air to an interior of the auto-vehicle. The non-engine powered air conditioning system allows the driver to pre-cool the auto-vehicle before driving when the auto-vehicle is exposed under intensive sunlight for a period of time to avoid the driver experiencing extremely high interior temperature in the vehicle. Therefore, the drive is able to operate the vehicle with his best physical condition. Adopting the air conditioning system is adapted to also avoid some environmental problems, such as air pollution and global warming effect.

Abstract: A system generating electrical power from wind includes a cowling to capture wind and directs it into a tubular housing. At least one fixed helical vane can be integrated into the inner surfaces of the tubular housing in a spiral, adapted to further direct the captured wind into a spiraled air flow and focus the wind directly onto electrical generator fan blades located near an exhaust of the system. A generator cone can be mounted at the front of the generator or fan blades facing air passing through the tubular housing. As air passes over the generator cone it can experience compression between the generator cone and housing resulting in increased pressure and velocity of the air, thereby increasing rotational speed of the generator blades and generator as the compressed air passes through the blades and exits the system's exhaust. The system can be used for fixed or mobile applications.

Abstract: An energy conversion apparatus using recovered energy sources including motor vehicle kinetic energy and wind resistance, supplemented by liquefied air transferred to the vehicle and by solar radiation thereto. The energy sources are combined, as available, to drive a compressor for supplying intake working fluid of a motor vehicle prime mover.