Abstract: A power generation system for a surface transport vehicle having at least two wheels. The power generation system includes a primary power generation device and a secondary power generation device. A connector attaches the secondary power generation device to at least two wheels of the surface transport vehicle. The power generation system also includes a power storage unit capable of storing energy received from either the primary or secondary power generation devices. Furthermore, the power generation system includes a torque converter which is capable of transferring power from the secondary power generation device to the power storage unit.

Abstract: A power generation system for a surface transport vehicle having at least two wheels. The power generation system includes a primary power generation device and a secondary power generation device. A connector attaches the secondary power generation device to at least two wheels of the surface transport vehicle. The power generation system also includes a power storage unit capable of storing energy received from either the primary or secondary power generation devices. Furthermore, the power generation system includes a torque converter which is capable of transferring power from the secondary power generation device to the power storage unit.

Abstract: A distributed power generation system (1) for surface transport, including: a primary power generation device (3) including a gas steam turbine to generate energy for said surface transport; a secondary power generation device (5); an energy storage device to store energy received from the primary and/or secondary power generation device; an elongate drive shaft to be driven by said energy from said primary and/or secondary power generation and/or energy storage device; and a torque converter operatively associated with the primary and/or the secondary power generation device, to assist the capture of energy from said drive shaft during a power generation phase; and a connection means to deliver said torque to wheels of said surface transport to urge said surface transport into motion.