Abstract: A drive system using multi-fuel engines to provide mechanical energy as an electric generator. The electric generator provides electrical energy to an electric motor which in turn provides mechanical energy to drive a load. The electric generator also provides electric energy to storage batteries. Electrical energy may be provided from the storage batteries to the electric motor as needed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 5, 2012
Date of Patent:
August 27, 2013
Assignee:
Green Torch Solutions, LLC
Inventors:
William J. Hermann, Jr., Bass Blundell, Henry A. Mlcak
Abstract: A vehicle drive system uses multi-fuel engines to provide mechanical energy as an electric generator. The electric generator provides electrical energy to an electric motor which in turn provides mechanical energy to the drive train of a vehicle. The electric generator also provides electric energy to storage batteries. Electrical energy may be provided from the storage batteries to the electric motor as needed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 2, 2009
Date of Patent:
August 7, 2012
Assignee:
Green Torch Solutions, LLC
Inventors:
William J. Hermann, Jr., Bass Blundell, Henry A. Mlcak