Abstract: A hybrid electric/piston driven motor may use a low voltage, high torque direct current (DC) motor to drive a vehicle, such as a motorcycle. The DC motor may be powered by a battery that may be charged by an alternator/DC generator. The alternator/DC generator may be driven by the movement of the vehicle. The motor may include springs that receive the kinetic energy of the pistons of the motor as the pistons rise in their upstroke. The springs may convert this upstroke kinetic energy to downstroke kinetic energy, minimizing the power needed from the battery.