Abstract: Smart Electrical Retrofit for existing and new gasoline vehicles is alternative electrical driving mode. The Retrofit creates Bi-Drive Vehicle from existing and new gasoline vehicles. The driver has a choice to drive the vehicle in present gasoline mode, and switch to a cheaper and pollution free electrical driving mode.

Abstract: A vehicular wind power generation device is provided for a vehicle including a bumper facing and guiding a windward current. The device includes a wind guiding hood with a wind guiding inlet and outlet communicating therewith, a directing-rotating element disposed at the wind guiding outlet, a power generator, and a power storage unit. The windward area of the wind guiding inlet is greater than that of the wind guiding outlet. The wind guiding inlet is connected to the bumper so as to receive the windward current blowing out of the wind guiding outlet, thus allowing the directing-rotating element to receive the windward current. The power generator is connected to the directing-rotating element and the power storage unit. The directing-rotating element is rotated by the windward current blowing toward the directing-rotating element while the vehicle is in motion. Eventually, the power generator generates power for providing rechargeable power for the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention is related to the driving force booster for the vehicle using fans fixed on the rotating shaft of a vehicle to convert head wind into additional driving force by means of rotating fans with blowing power of said head wind in the driving operation of said vehicle.

Abstract: An energy conversion apparatus and method using recovered energy sources including motor vehicle kinetic energy (deceleration and shock) 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, wherein liquefied air provides pre-compression cooling of an atmospheric air portion of the working fluid. The liquefied air is made by recovered energy, stored and transferred between vehicles and between vehicles and stationary sites. In a hybrid version of the vehicle, exhaust heat from a combustion engine part of the prime mover increases working fluid temperature in a gas expander part, thereof; the engine and expander operating independently or together for improved vehicle propulsion efficiency.

Abstract: A roadway system for energy generation and distribution is presented. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the roadway system comprises a plurality of ground-based wind energy generating devices, one or more roads, and a roadway system electricity grid. The roadway system may additionally include, for example, a plurality of ground-based solar energy generating devices, one or more vehicle-based solar energy generating devices and one or more vehicle-based wind energy generating devices. The energy generating devices are connected to the roadway system electricity grid and substantially all of the ground-based wind energy generating devices are positioned on part of one of the roads or near to one or more of the roads to thereby allow energy generation from wind created from passing vehicles in addition to energy generation from atmospheric wind.

Abstract: A reformer fuel feed stream in fuel cell power system is catalytically reacted into a reformate stream for a fuel cell stack by adjusting fuel supply throughput according to a predefined throughput ramp when a time derivative and the current demand for the fuel cell deviates from zero by more than an acceleration threshold value. The fuel cell power system is of special value when deployed on a vehicle where the load command is derived from the accelerator pedal of the vehicle.

Abstract: The power system for an electrically powered land vehicle extracts electrons from ambient air to generate adequate electrical power to operate the land vehicle electrical energy production and propulsion system. The extracted electrons generate enough electrical power to run an electrical propulsion system and all accessory electrical systems of the land vehicle. The power system includes an abutting series of tubular sections defining an airflow path with a heating plates in the airflow path and variable positive voltage grids to extract charged particles from the heated air. Air is drawn into the airflow path by a centrifugal impeller. The ionized air not used to generate electric power is neutralized in an ionized gas neutralizing chamber and then exhausted.

Abstract: An energy conversion device includes batteries and a DC motor. A rotary member is driven by a hydraulic pump, which acts through pistons engaging a eccentric U-shaped rod to impart torque to the rotary member. Bevel gears transfer the torque to the rotary member, which can be connected to a DC generator or a battery charger. The pistons include hollow piston head and piston rods, which reduce the amount of hydraulic fluid that must be pumped. This energy conversion device may be employed in a vehicle, which may also employ a windmill as an auxiliary power source. Air is outlet from this windmill through hollow rotating windmill arms and through a hollow central shaft.

Abstract: A wind turbine 10 will be used as a propulsion system for a vehicle and will keep it in motion after initial start and take off by a battery pack 14. The air and/or wind being forced on the vehicle as a result of its motion will rotate the turbine's blades 10A. The energy will cause a low-speed shaft 10B to rotate, which will in turn, cause a set of gears 10C to spin. The gears 10C will then cause a high-speed shaft 10D to rotate; this will allow the electrical generator 10E to generate electricity. The electricity generated will travel through a pair of conductive wires 12 to a set of battery packs 14. The energy will recharge the set of battery packs 14; this will allow for enough continuous energy to keep the vehicle in motion for the desired time period.

Abstract: A fuel saver machine is fixedly secured to a hybrid vehicle in order to produce the air resistance force which is a homogeneous, compressible fluid with thermodynamic power densities that increase exponentially during acceleration. The fuel saver machine is using the available air resistance force to produce large amounts of electricity during transit. The total amount of electricity produced by the fuel saver machine will save the equivalent gallons of fossil fuel for the hybrid vehicle per hour of travel time. At optimum cruising speed the fuel saver machine will produce nearly all the energy needs of the hybrid vehicle with little fossil fuel consumption. At optimum cruising speed going downhill the pull of gravity will help the fuel saver machine to produce excess electricity with no fossil fuel consumption. The excess electricity is stored in the power battery of the hybrid vehicle as reserve power for the uphill climb.

Abstract: A vehicle is constructed with a front rotor or rotating assembly that shields the vehicle from motion induced resistance force to a degree without protruding beyond the sides of the vehicle and without significantly increasing the motion induced resistance force such that the motion induced resistance force to the vehicle drives the front rotor or rotating assembly where upon the resulting extracted rotary energy is coupled through mechanical, fluid or electrical means to vehicle drive wheels or propellers or other energy applications thereby utilizing some energy which would be otherwise lost/dissipated in total and thus significantly reducing the total energy expended to move/operate the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hub motor (100) formed in a wheel (14) for assisting in the movement of a vehicle (10) and methods associated therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle including a body having a one or more openings. The body is configured, such as through the use of air guides, to receive an airflow through the one or more openings. An electrical generator assembly is mounted inside the vehicle and in fluid communication with a respective opening to receive the airflow, and wherein a separate electric generator assembly is associated with each of the openings. Each electrical generator assembly includes a housing, an electric generator mounted to the housing and a turbine assembly coupled to the electric generator.

Abstract: A solar-powered transmission device includes a casing, a cover, a drive unit, and a solar collecting panel. The casing is formed with a hole unit. The cover cooperates with the casing so as to confine a component receiving space, and has a transparent portion that permits entry of light into the component receiving space. The drive unit is mounted in the component receiving space, and includes a motor, a speed-reduction gear set coupled to and driven rotatably by the motor, and an output shaft unit coupled to and driven rotatably by the speed-reduction gear set. The output shaft unit extends through the hole unit in the casing. The solar collecting panel is disposed in the component receiving space and is coupled electrically to the motor.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating electricity in a moving vehicle utilizes a low drag spirally shaped fin mounted longitudinally on a cylindrical component of a generator which receives air from a vent as the vehicle moves through air. The vent includes structure for bypassing at least a portion of the airflow through the vent as the vehicle moves faster through the air. The airflow causes the cylindrical member to rotate causing the generator to generate electricity. The rotating cylindrical member may be provided with magnetic material.

Abstract: A method for powering a vehicle comprises, in one embodiment, receiving infrared radiation emitted as heat from a roadway surface, and converting energy of the infrared radiation to a form of energy that is useful for providing power to the vehicle. In another embodiment, a method for powering a vehicle comprises: insulating a first region of a road's surface with a material that transmits visible light but blocks infrared radiation, while leaving a second region of the surface uninsulated; conducting heat from portions of the road beneath the first region, to the second region; receiving infrared radiation emitted as heat from the second region; and converting energy of the infrared radiation to a form of energy that is useful for providing power to the vehicle.

Abstract: The sundry energy sources such as wind power, centrifugal force, electromagnetic energy and etc. which have been wasted are incorporated to the electric vehicles which have been suffered from the small electric density of the battery by the method of introducing new devices enabling to converting resistance to the driving operation of the motor car into accelerating force in driving motor car, thus succeeded in increasing the total driving force to cope with those of the petrochemical fuel engine motor car with by far small manufacturing cost as compared with even those of the petrochemical fuel engine motor car.

Abstract: A scooter type apparatus having a platform for supporting a person, wheels engaging the platform in rolling motion, a handlebar extending upwardly from the platform for stabilizing the person and for controlling rotational speed of two rearwardly positioned of the wheels, electrical clutches for each of the rear wheels, and an electrical circuit including a battery, a plurality of solar cells fixed to the platform and the handle bar, an electric motor and a motor speed control, including, dual operational amplifiers in a push-pull configuration, a tachometer for speed stabilizing, and a potentiometer input. The electrical circuit charges the battery and drives the rear wheels so that with both of the wheels driven in the same sense, the apparatus moves in a forward or rearward straight line, and with one of the clutches disengaged the apparatus is caused to turn left or right. The forward wheels are castors.

Abstract: A windmill apparatus has multiple pairs of blades to enhance power output and lift performance.

Abstract: A solar-powered transmission device includes a casing, a cover, a drive unit, and a solar collecting panel. The casing is formed with a hole unit. The cover cooperates with the casing so as to confine a component receiving space, and has a transparent portion that permits entry of light into the component receiving space. The drive unit is mounted in the component receiving space, and includes a motor, a speed-reduction gear set coupled to and driven rotatably by the motor, and an output shaft unit coupled to and driven rotatably by the speed-reduction gear set. The output shaft unit extends through the hole unit in the casing. The solar collecting panel is disposed in the component receiving space and is coupled electrically to the motor.

Abstract: In an electric generator, a housing mounted on a vehicle wheel has a surrounding wall extending from a periphery of a base wall and cooperating with the base wall to confine a receiving space. An air impeller is disposed in the receiving space, has a spindle coupled rotatably to the base wall, and is formed with multiple radial impeller blades such that flow of air into the receiving space through an inlet vent hole and out of the receiving space through an outlet vent hole when the vehicle wheel rotates results in rotation of the air impeller in the receiving space. A magnet ring is disposed in the receiving space around a stator coil, which is mounted securely in the receiving space, and is coupled co-rotatably to the air impeller such that rotation of the magnet ring results in an induced electrical current in the stator coil.

Abstract: An improved battery powered four wheel multi-speed all electric motor car, used to move personnel and powered by two multi-wound electric motors connected in tandem so that by engaging the controls three speeds may be achieved. The forward and reverse of the vehicle is accomplished by moving a forward and reverse switch before staring the vehicle by engaging the operating switch. The electrical supply for the vehicle is furnished by batteries charged by a standby rectifier when vehicle is not in use and with solar panel and fuel cell interfacing during daytime operation and the quick removable batteries and hydrogen tanks at exchange stations, if desired by the operator of the vehicle, adds to the uniqueness of our invention by adding to the art of unlimited speed and distance.

Abstract: A zero-emissions electric three-wheeled, enclosed scooter with two 1 hp motors driven from batteries charged by solar panels and a pedal-driven generator; also incorporating an innovative rear wheel drive and suspension system and a tilt capability to reduce parking space requirement to approximately one quarter of that of a conventional automobile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle including a body having a one or more openings. The body is configured, such as through the use of air guides, to receive an airflow through the one or more openings. An electrical generator assembly is mounted inside the vehicle and in fluid communication with a respective opening to receive the airflow, and wherein a separate electric generator assembly is associated with each of the openings. Each electrical generator assembly includes a housing, an electric generator mounted to the housing and a turbine assembly coupled to the electric generator.

Abstract: A control yoke anchor system for a kite-powered vehicle has a control yoke releasably attached to an anchor. The lower end of a longitudinal member is coupled to a base. The base is mounted on, or is part of a vehicle propellable by a flying kite controlled by user manipulation of one or more control lines coupled between the control yoke and the kite. A first pivotal coupling on the upper end of the longitudinal member is releasably couplable to the control yoke. A second pivotal coupling can be pivotally coupled between the base and the lower end of the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member may be flexible. Releasable coupling of the control yoke to the first pivotal coupling can be via a hook provided on that coupling, with a portion of the control yoke being removably insertable within the hook. This “anchors” the control yoke by diverting a substantial portion of the kite's pulling force through the longitudinal member to the vehicle (i.e.

Abstract: A PV roof assembly (6) includes a roof (12) mountable to an electric vehicle (4), and a PV assembly (10) at the upper part of the roof. The PV assembly may be mounted to a separate roof surface (34) or the PV assembly may itself constitute all or part of the roof. The vehicle may include a secondary PV assembly (96) coupled to a display unit (92) to provide an independent indication of the intensity of solar irradiation. The roof may have mounting element recesses (68) to accommodate mounting elements (70) of the PV assembly, the mounting elements configured so as not to shade the PV panel (14). The roof may also be configured to accommodate a global positioning device (80). The roof preferably includes a peripheral gutter (88). The roof body preferably includes hand-hold recesses (90) housing hand-hold elements (42) at positions to provide a horizontal setback (92) from the lateral sides (93) of the roof body.

Abstract: A battery powered and portable transporter is especially suited for assisting the elderly by providing them with added mobility. The transporter is designed so the user can stand on its moving platform at about the same height as other pedestrians when being carried. Furthermore, the device can be folded into a configuration which can then be pulled along or even carried with ease when not in use. The transporter can be easily folded into compact form for storage in home, office or automobile.

Abstract: A method for operating a hybrid vehicle and a hybrid vehicle 10 which operates in accordance with the method. Particularly, the hybrid vehicle 10 includes a pair of torque generators 12, 14 which provide torque by moving in dissimilar directions as the hybrid vehicle 10 is started and stopped, thereby reducing inertia related noise and vibration.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an automobile having an electric motor 30 along with various means of regenerating auxiliary power for the vehicle. Multiple auxiliary generation means are disclosed including wind generators 26, steam turbines 46, wheel generators 22, brake activated generators 44, and solar t-tops 16. The wind generators are incorporated internal the air duct 24 which passes entirely through the automobile having either roll cage generators 26 or fan type impellers 78 and including means for the air to cool motor 30. Wheel generators 22 are disclosed which may operate off the hubs 22 or have an alternate generator position 28 which places a rotor head in communication with the wheel/tire 34. A steam turbine 46 is disclosed having means to fire 60 a boiler wherein steam 64 is generated which steam drives the steam turbine 46 which in turn has means 66 for driving the generators 68 and thereafter the steam is condensed and recycled through conduit 54 back into the boiler 58.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof with a solar generator which is securely attached on the outside on the solid roof skin for producing solar current for the vehicle. The solar generator can be adjusted between a first spatially compact configuration and a second, less spatially compact configuration in which its active solar surface projected onto the plane of the roof is larger than in the first configuration. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle roof with an attachment element which runs in the lengthwise direction of the roof and which is mounted externally on the solid roof skin and which is made such that a mobile flat solar generator can be pushed into the attachment element and is held in the working configuration by it to produce solar current.

Abstract: A PV roof assembly (6) includes a roof (12) mountable to an electric vehicle (4), and a PV assembly (10) at the upper part of the roof. The PV assembly may be mounted to a separate roof surface (34) or the PV assembly may itself constitute all or part of the roof. The vehicle may include a secondary PV assembly (96) coupled to a display unit (92) to provide an independent indication of the intensity of solar irradiation. The roof may have mounting element recesses (68) to accommodate mounting elements (70) of the PV assembly, the mounting elements configured so as not to shade the PV panel (14). The roof may also be configured to accommodate a global positioning device (80). The roof preferably includes a peripheral gutter (88). The roof body preferably includes hand-hold recesses (90) housing hand-hold elements (42) at positions to provide a horizontal setback (92) from the lateral sides (93) of the roof body.

Abstract: A self-contained compressed air system comprising a modified Wankel engine for driving various vehicles, mining gear boxes, pumping oil and water in oil fields and industrial plants, electrical power generators, and specifically, a 5-speed transmission for a front wheel drive vehicle. The compressor engine does not require electrical ignition and water-cooled components.

Abstract: A PV roof assembly (6) includes a roof (12) mountable to an electric car (4), and a PV assembly (10) at the upper part of the roof. The PV assembly may be mounted to a separate roof surface (34) or the PV assembly may itself constitute all or part of the roof. The PV assembly may include a monolithic PV panel (14) with a plurality of PV cells (20). The roof may define a storage region (32) accessible through a closable access opening (44). The roof may include a circumferential lip (24) which extends around and above the PV assembly to help prevent damage to the PV panel. The roof may include a protective, at least semi-transparent top layer (60), an at least semi-transparent bottom layer (62) and a semi-transparent PV layer (64) secured between and in contact with the top and bottom layers to create a roof which is itself semi-transparent. The ratio of PV cells to the number of battery cells may be chosen to create a self-regulating design.