Abstract: Wind generator comprising a folding mast pivotally mounted about an articulation positioned at a location some way between the lower and upper ends of the mast. The mast is actuated by a ram which is connected to the lower end of the mast.

Abstract: Vehicles of embodiments of the invention are propelled by an electric motor (DC or AC motor) coupled to one of the vehicle's axles. The electric motor is powered by two or more electrical storage devices (e.g., batteries or battery banks or capacitors). The electrical storage devices are charged by alternators driven by a rotating flywheel. The flywheel is selectively coupled to a different one of the vehicle axles, such that movement of the vehicle (caused by the electric motor) causes the rotation of the flywheel.

Abstract: Power generation efficiency is improved with a simple configuration. A braking device is provided with a brake rotor which rotates on a central axis, and friction portions which are in frictional contact with the brake rotor. A coil is wound around the outer peripheral portion of the brake rotor. A friction portion has the north pole of a magnet, and a friction portion has the south pole of a magnet. The braking device generates electricity by using an electromagnetic induction phenomenon and an electrostatic phenomenon that are caused by the interaction between the outer peripheral portion and the friction portion, for example, at the time of braking. As a result, the configuration can be simplified and the amount of power generation is not likely to be limited by a motor capability because there is very little need to use the motor as a generator.

Abstract: A hydraulic pump powering system includes a mobile vehicle, a first electric current generator device, and one or more electric pump motors. The mobile vehicle has first and second prime movers. The first electric current generator device is disposed onboard the mobile vehicle and is configured to be mechanically coupled with the first prime mover to convert movement created by the first prime mover into first electric current. The one or more electric pump motors are configured to receive the first electric current to power a hydraulic pump. The second prime mover is configured to generate movement that is converted into a propulsive force that propels the mobile vehicle. The one or more electric pump motors are configured to receive the first electric current in order to power the hydraulic pump to pump a fluid into a pumping location located off-board the mobile vehicle.

Abstract: An energy supply device (110) for a vehicle (100) which comprises a first electrical energy supply circuit (115) that is designed to connect a source (130,140) of electrical energy to at least one first consumer (145) which is inherently part of the vehicle. At least one electrical interface (165), coupled to the first energy supply circuit (115), is provided for a second electrical energy supply circuit (120) for supplying electrical energy to at least one second consumer (160) external of the vehicle. In this case, the interface (165) for the vehicle-external second consumer (160) of the second electrical energy supply circuit (120) is separated from the first electrical energy supply circuit (115) by a potential separator device (170) and, in particular, a galvanic potential separator device.

Abstract: To provide a driving device for an in-wheel motor vehicle that can be reduced in size, weight and cost, the driving device for the in-wheel motor vehicle includes a plurality of in-wheel motor assemblies, which are disposed in at least two of a plurality of drive wheels, and a plurality of motor drivers for controlling those in-wheel motor assemblies. Each of the motor drivers includes a smoothing circuit, a control unit, an inverter unit and a cooler for cooling the inverter unit. The plurality of the motor drivers are put together at one location and disposed within the common casing.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle which runs on power from at least one of an electric motor and an engine. When a required output exceeds a sum of an output of the electric motor which is driven by electric power supplied from a battery and an output of the engine while the hybrid vehicle is running on a drive mode in which at least the engine works as a drive source with a clutch engaged, a transmission ratio changing unit increases a ratio of electrical transmission to mechanical transmission of the output of the engine, and an engaging/disengaging control unit releases the clutch at a time point when the mechanically-transmitted output of the engine becomes 0, with the clutch engaged.

Abstract: A rotary and linear motion device includes a magnetic stator assembly, opposed electromagnetic actuators, and a linear-to-rotary converter (e.g., cam). Each electromagnetic actuator includes a coil that is configured to reciprocate relative to the magnetic stator assembly or to linearly translate in a common direction relative to the magnetic stator assembly. The electromagnetic actuators are coupled to the linear-to-rotary converter and upon reciprocation or linear translation, drive the linear-to-rotary converter in rotary or linear motion. The device may be located inside a wheel, which may be part of a vehicle. If part of a wheel of a vehicle, the device can be used to provide propulsion, steering, braking, and suspension for the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle control device includes a diesel engine, a motor configured to drive a vehicle, a generator configured to generate alternating-current power with an output of the diesel engine, a power storage device configured to charge and discharge direct-current power, a converter configured to convert the alternating-current power generated by the generator into direct-current power and output the direct-current power, and an inverter configured to convert the direct-current power discharged by the power storage device or the direct-current power output by the converter to drive the motor. The converter operates as an inverter during a breakdown of the inverter and drives the motor.

Abstract: In a hybrid vehicle including: a first battery; a first boost converter for converting an output voltage of the first battery and outputting the output voltage to a motor generator; a second battery; and a second boost converter for converting an output voltage of the second battery and outputting the output voltage to the motor generator, an ECU performs HV drive control for driving the hybrid vehicle by using driving power of both an engine and the motor generator, and stops the second boost converter, when an SOC(1) that is a value indicating a state of charge of the first battery is smaller than a threshold value ? or when an SOC(2) that is a value indicating a state of charge of the second battery is smaller than a threshold value ?.

Abstract: A four-stage power distribution system (100) includes (i) a first stage (110) having an inverter (112) that provides power to a frequency drive (114) and an electric motor (116) controlled by the frequency drive; (ii) a second stage (120) having a flywheel (122) driven by the motor; (iii) a third stage (130) having an alternator (132) driven by the motor (116) and connected to the flywheel, and a rectifier (134) that receives current from the alternator and generates a direct current; and (iv) a fourth stage (140) having a charge control switch (142) that receives power from the rectifier, and a plurality of power storage devices such as batteries (144A-144C). A master control switch (150) controls the charge control switch to transition the plurality of batteries individually between a charging configuration and a load configuration. One or more of the battery(ies) in the load configuration provides power to the inverter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hybrid gas turbine (HGT) engine powerplant having electrical output power and as a system independently or in combination with electrical energy storage means, supplies electrical power to at least one electric motor for vehicular propulsion. The HGT has a minimum of two spools at least one spool, the power spool, has integrated a compressor rotor, turbine rotor and alternator rotor; a minimum second spool for staged engine air compression has integrated a compressor and turbine rotors aero-coupled to the power spool. An electronic engine unit (EECU) supplies electrical power to the fuel control valve, has preprogrammed variable power spool speeds per output power requirements, exhaust gas turbine temperature limits for fuel economy considerations and is responsive thru vehicle throttle commands of accel, decel, constant vehicle operations, start-up, shut down, battery charger and auxiliary power applications (APU).

Abstract: To provide a diesel hybrid vehicle system that does not need to additionally include a simulated sound generator and that is capable of achieving reduction in size, weight and cost of a vehicle. Not only during running of a vehicle, but even when a diesel engine is stopped at the time of starting up the vehicle or during braking control of the vehicle and when an output of the diesel engine is reduced during coasting of the vehicle, a propeller fan of a radiator is forcibly driven to generate a wind sound caused by the propeller fan.

Abstract: An electric generator device includes a magnetic stator assembly, opposed coils, and a rotary-to-linear converter (e.g., cam). The coils are configured to reciprocate relative to the magnetic stator assembly or to linearly translate in a common direction relative to the magnetic stator assembly. The coils are coupled to the cam and, upon rotary or linear motion of the cam, reciprocate or linearly translate relative to the magnetic stator assembly. The reciprocation or linear translation of the coils creates an electric current flowing through the coils, which may then be harvested.

Abstract: A power transmission train for a range extender module, including an internal combustion engine, an AC generator which is mechanically driven by the internal combustion engine, and a rectifier which is electrically connected to the AC generator and has a unidirectional DC/DC converter connected downstream for the purpose of feeding an electrical load, with the internal combustion engine being equipped with its own electric starter motor.

Abstract: A kinetic energy collection device is mounted on a vehicle body. The vehicle body includes drive disks rotated synchronously with wheels of the vehicle body. The kinetic energy collection device includes transmission units, a lift out unit, electrical generators, and an electrical storage. The transmission units are slidably mounted on the vehicle body and include friction disks. The lift out unit includes a braking controller, a pull rod connected with the braking controller, and connection rods rotatably connect the pull rod to the transmission units. The braking controller drives the pull rod to move in response to user's operations, so as to drive the connect rods to rotate, and thus to drive the friction disks of the transmission units to engage or disengage with the drive disks correspondingly. The transmission units drive the electrical generators to generate power. The electrical storage unit stores power generated by the electrical generators.

Abstract: A method for controlling a wind energy system is provided wherein the method comprises determining the effective wind speed taking into account the load on the rotor blades of said wind energy system exerted by the wind is provided. A computer-readable medium is provided that provides instructions which when executed by a computing platform cause the computing platform to perform operations wherein the operations include the method according to embodiments described herein. Further, a wind energy system having a calculation unit adapted for calculating the effective wind speed by taking into account the load on the rotor blades of said wind energy system exerted by the wind is provided. Further, a wind speed sensor free wind energy system having a generator for generating electric energy and a controller for shutting down and/or starting the electric energy generation in dependence of the wind speed is provided.

Abstract: The methods, system, and infrastructure described herein generally relate to methods for charging a rechargeable battery of a vehicle. The methods described provide a method of charging a rechargeable battery of a vehicle. The method includes the following steps: (a) while the vehicle is stationary, rotating a shaft of an electric traction motor of the vehicle using mechanical energy; (b) converting the rotation of the shaft into electrical energy by using the electric traction motor as an electrical generator; and (c) storing the electrical energy in the rechargeable battery of the vehicle. A system for charging a rechargeable battery of a vehicle is also described. The system includes a rechargeable battery of a vehicle, an electric traction motor of the vehicle, and an external vehicle interface configured to rotate the shaft of the electric traction motor using mechanical power while the vehicle is stationary. An infrastructure for charging a rechargeable battery of a vehicle is also described.

Abstract: A method for controlling a wind turbine installation for the damping tower oscillations, in particular a buoyant wind turbine installation comprising a buoyant body, a tower arranged over the buoyant body, a generator mounted on the tower that is rotatable in relation to the wind direction and fitted with a wind turbine, and an anchor line arrangement connected to anchors or foundations on the sea bed. The tower oscillations are damped by the control with the blade angle controller in the constant power or RPM range of the wind turbine being performed by the rotor velocity (which is the input to the blade angle controller) being estimated in an estimator for the wind turbine. The input to the wind turbine estimator is the estimated incoming wind, so that the tower movements are not visible to the blade angle controller.

Abstract: A drive system for a motor vehicle, having an internal combustion engine; and an electric machine operatively connected to the internal combustion engine, the electric machine taking the switched-off internal combustion engine along in a purely electric operating state of the drive system. Also disclosed is a method for operating a drive system for a motor vehicle, the drive system having an internal combustion engine and an electric machine operatively connected to the internal combustion engine, and the electric machine taking the switched-off internal combustion engine along in a purely electric operating state of the drive system. Also disclosed is a motor vehicle having a drive system of this kind.

Abstract: In an electric drive vehicle equipped with a power generating unit that is detachable, the power generating unit includes a power-generating-unit side ECU capable of controlling an operation of the power generating unit solely, and the electric drive vehicle includes a vehicle-side ECU capable of managing a state of charge of a battery used for running, and in a case where the power generating unit is installed in the electric drive vehicle and power is supplied to the battery from the power generating unit, an instruction by the vehicle-side ECU is given priority to an instruction by the power-generating-unit side ECU, and the vehicle-side ECU controls the operation of the power generating unit.

Abstract: In a wind power generation system, an energy consuming unit is connected to a DC part of a generator-side converter. A shunt circuit is connected between the generator-side converter and a rotor of an AC-excited power generator. In the event of system failure, the switching operation of the converter is stopped, the shunt circuit is put into operation, and the energy consuming unit is put into operation so that DC voltage (voltage of the DC part) is maintained within a prescribed range.

Abstract: A bicycle-based mobile telephone charging apparatus is herein disclosed comprising a frame-mounted electrical generator utilizing contact with a tire portion in a conventional manner to produce power to be supplied to a voltage regulator and charging circuit located in a frame-mounted pouch near a front of the bicycle. Interconnecting cabling is routed along the bicycle frame between the generator and the pouch. It is envisioned that a specialized cable commonly provided with a cellular phone or other electronic devices, connects the apparatus to a charging jack portion of the mobile telephone. The mobile phone is then placed in the pouch allowing the batteries to be charged while the user rides the bicycle.

Abstract: A rotary electric machine for a vehicle includes a rotor, a stator and a rectifying device for current AC/DC conversion. The machine operates as a motor and a generator. The machine includes a multi-phase windings, switching elements forming a rectifying device, and a controller for controlling a current path of the multi-phase windings by switching the switching elements on and off to perform two modes of operation. The switching elements are switched such that one end of each windings is connected to either a high electrical potential end or a low electrical potential end of the rectifying device and the other ends of the windings connected together to be the same electrical potential are connected to either the high electrical potential end or the low electrical potential end in the rectifying device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for harnessing power associated with ocean waves and converting that power into electricity. The apparatus is a buoy that houses a vertically oriented central shaft, a pendulum, and a generator. As the buoy tilts from the vertical under the influence of wave motion, the pendulum is accelerated and rotates about the central shaft. A centrally-placed generator is mechanically coupled to, and driven by, the rotating pendulum so that the pendulum's kinetic energy is converted into electricity. The electricity may be stored at or near the buoy or transferred to a remote facility. Moreover, a fin array located along the bottom of the buoy serves as an anti-torque mechanism and improves the operational efficiency of the electricity production. The method involves employing use of the centrally located generator and the fin array to efficiently harness wave power.

Abstract: Several embodiments are disclosed that enhance and improve the efficiencies of alternative electrical generating sources by converting electrical energy to potential energy through electro-mechanical means. The embodiments provide gravitational energy storage by lifting masses from lower to higher elevations during desired periods, such as when the generating sources are producing excess energy or when electrical rates are the least expensive. Energy storage is maintained until such time as it is need and then converted from potential mechanical energy to electricity by gravitational forces. By storing energy, one can supplement and enhance the efficiencies of producing electricity by alternative means such as wind and solar by expanding the times when electricity is available. Additionally, one can time-shift the purchase and use of commercial power by buying power to store energy when rates are low and using the stored energy when rates are high.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a turbine to generate mechanical energy from kinetic energy, a generator coupled to the turbine to receive the mechanical energy and to output multiple isolated supply powers, and multiple power stages each coupled to the generator. Each of the power stages may receive at least one of the isolated supply powers.

Abstract: Vehicular drive system which is small-sized and/or improved in its fuel economy. A power distributing mechanism 16, which is provided with a differential-state switching device in the form of a switching clutch C0 and a switching brake B0, is switchable by the switching device between a differential state (continuously-variable shifting state) in which the mechanism is operable as an electrically controlled continuously variable transmission, and a fixed-speed-ratio shifting state in which the mechanism is operable as a transmission having a fixed speed ratio or ratios. The power distributing mechanism 16 is placed in the fixed-speed-ratio shifting state during a high-speed running of the vehicle or a high-speed operation of engine 8, so that the output of the engine 8 is transmitted to drive wheels 38 primarily through a mechanical power transmitting path, whereby fuel economy of the vehicle is improved owing to reduction of a loss of conversion of a mechanical energy into an electric energy.

Abstract: A power generating device capable of outputting at a constant rotation speed is configured with a constant speed unit for transforming a varying input rotation speed into a constant output rotation speed, which comprises: a power source, an electric generator and a constant speed unit; wherein the constant speed unit further comprises: a first differential gear set, having two input ends and an output end being configured in a manner that one of the two input ends is connected with the power source and the output end is connected to a load; a continuously variable transmission (CVT) mechanism, configured with an input end and an output end in a manner that the input end is connected to the power source; a hydraulic torque converter, configured with an input end and an output end in a manner that the input end is connected to the load; a second differential gear set, configured with two input ends and an output end in a manner that the two input ends are connected respectively to the output end of the CVT mech

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing power in a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, and an energy storage element coupled to the motor. The method involves receiving a request to supply operating power to drive the vehicle and responding to the request by selecting an apportionment of operating power between the engine and the motor from among a plurality of apportionments having respective operating costs such that the selected apportionment is associated with a minimum operating cost, the operating cost including at least an engine fuel consumption cost and a storage element lifetime cost. The method further involves causing power to be supplied by at least one of the engine and the motor in accordance with the selected apportionment.

Abstract: A power unit includes: an energy dispensing/synthesizing system in which a first body of rotation is connected to an output shaft of a prime mover and a second body of rotation is connected to a driven unit via a first power transmission path; a first power transmission system selectively operable between an operating state for enabling power transmission in the first power transmission path and an operating state for disconnecting the power transmission; a second power transmission path connecting between the output shaft of the prime mover and the driven unit; and a second power transmission system selectively operable between an operating state for enabling power transmission in the second power transmission path and an operating state for disconnecting the power transmission, wherein an auxiliary device is connected to a second body of rotation of the energy dispensing/synthesizing system.

Abstract: A traffic-actuated power generating apparatus includes a low pressure fluid supply reservoir, a high pressure fluid accumulator, and at least one energy collection device positioned in the path of oncoming traffic to be actuated thereby and pump fluid from the reservoir to the accumulator upon actuation. The energy collection device can be housed in a pad adapted to rest on a traffic-conveying surface, and fluid from the accumulator can be used to drive an electrical power generator.

Abstract: An hydraulic electrical generator comprises a plurality of water wheels, means connecting said wheels hydraulically in series with at least two said water wheels being driven in the same sense, an individual electrical generator driven individually by each said water wheel, and mechanical means mechanically connecting said at least two water wheels being driven in the same sense together.

Abstract: A system for generating energy using the rotating wheels of a vehicle and for collecting such energy is provided. An alternative system for powering vehicle engines using relatively inexpensive fuel sources is also provided.

Abstract: A system for generating useful energy from vehicle motion. The system includes: a projection projecting above a road surface, pivotably mounted to the road surface to be pushed downward against an upward bias, by a vehicle tire passing over an upper surface of the projection; a master fluid cylinder mechanically linked to the projection; a fluid transfer device connected to the master fluid cylinder; a secondary fluid cylinder, communicating with the master fluid cylinder via the fluid transfer device; and a lever configured to transfer motion from the secondary fluid cylinder to a flywheel shaft, the flywheel shaft having a distal end coupled to an electric generator.

Abstract: An expansion joint system incorporating means for harvesting kinetic energy and generating electrical energy from the kinetic energy is provided. The incorporation of an energy harvesting and generating means within the expansion joint system actively improves the health, safety, and performance of the system. The electrical energy generator captures a portion of the kinetic energy delivered to the expansion joint via vehicular impacts and converts that kinetic energy to electrical energy for use in a variety of structural health, safety, and performance functions. Various embodiments including an electrical junction box, a cathodic protection system, dampers, and/or data acquisitions systems integrated with the electrical energy generator are also provided. The system generates increases in the overall structural health and reliability indices through the application of the integrated expansion joint electrical energy generator.

Abstract: A power generation system for propelling, and generating electrical power in, an aircraft, using a gas turbine engine coupled to a turbine starter/generator unit having therein an electrical machine capable of being selected to be alternatively a motor and an electrical power generator and having a coupling shaft extending therefrom to be engaged with the air compressor in the gas turbine engine and further having an interconnection conductor for electrical energization. An internal combustion engine provided as an intermittent combustion engine in the aircraft has an air intake coupled through an air transfer duct connected to the air compressor to allow the transfer of compressed air thereto, and has in connection therewith a supply starter/generator unit with a coupling shaft extending therefrom to be engaged with the intermittent combustion engine power shaft.

Abstract: A propulsion system for a vehicle is provided. The propulsion system includes a first traction drive system and a second traction drive system. The first traction drive system includes a heat engine and a first drive motor. The heat engine supplies energy to the first drive motor to propel the vehicle. The second traction drive system includes a second drive motor and a first energy storage device. The second drive motor both supplies energy to the first energy storage device and receives energy from the first energy storage device. Also provided is a propulsion system for a vehicle that includes the first traction drive system and a propulsion means for supplying energy to a first energy storage device and for receiving energy from the first energy storage device.

Abstract: A distributed generator system is provided having an alignment hub to assist in the alignment and securement of an engine and a generator of the system. The system comprises a distributed generator system having an engine and a single bearing generator, and an alignment hub for defining an alignment position between the engine and the generator and maintaining the alignment within a predetermined tolerance.

Abstract: A powertrain system comprises a compressed air supply apparatus, a compressed air engine, a rotary power conversion apparatus and an electrical power conversion apparatus. The compressed air engine is configured for extracting energy from compressed air. The compressed air engine receives compressed air from the compressed air supply apparatus and produces rotary power through extraction of energy from the compressed air. The rotary power conversion apparatus is connected to the compressed air engine and is configured for converting the rotary power of the compressed air engine to electrical power of a first specification. The electrical power conversion apparatus is connected to the rotary power conversion apparatus and is configured for converting the first specification electrical power to electrical power of a second specification different than the first specification.

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle driving system having differential gear including an input shaft, an outlet shaft and a reactionary shaft, a flywheel, an engine, the flywheel and the engine being interlocked with the input shaft, an output shaft interlocked with the outlet shaft, a first motor generator (MG) interlocked with the reactionary shaft and a second MG adapted to receive the output electric power of the first MG as input.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical transmission is provided having only a single motor/generator, at least one differential gear set and two torque-transmitting mechanisms. A first of the torque-transmitting mechanisms is selectively engageable to establish a first continuously variable operating mode and a second of the torque-transmitting mechanisms selectively engageable to establish a second continuously variable operating mode and a synchronous shift between the two operating modes is achievable. A method of control is provided in which vehicle operating characteristics are analyzed to identify a target operating state in terms of operating mode and ratio based on the available motor torque and motor power and on maximizing energy efficiency. The transmission is controlled to approach this operating mode as closely as possible and the diverge away from the optimum torque operating with zero net battery use as the battery charge of the battery connected with the motor/generator accumulates or depletes.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating power from over the road vehicular traffic and moving trains are disclosed. The apparatus include on or more hydraulic actuators, each of which has a piston at least partially slidably mounted in a fluid cavity contained therein. When a passing vehicle or train car engages the actuator, the weight of the vehicle pushes the piston into the fluid cavity and causes fluid to flow from the fluid cavity toward a turbine or other power conversion means. The flow causes the turbine to rotate, thereby producing useable energy.

Abstract: A method for providing electrical power for scanner heads in a paper scanner includes generating electrical power from the movement of the scanner heads and providing at least a portion of the electrical power to the scanner heads. The scanner heads are operational using the provided electrical power.

Abstract: A windmill driven electric generator is described with an air sealed closed chamber surrounding rotating and stationary parts to prevent condensation problems during times when the windmill is standing still due to a lack of wind. The closed chamber may be provided with a super atmospheric pressure to avoid entry of moisture-laden air. An air drier is used to maintain the closed chamber air dry and at a temperature that is below the dew point. Various embodiments are described.

Abstract: An electrical power generation system comprises a variable capacitor and a power source. The electrical power generation system is configured to generate electric power via movements of the rail. The power source is used in the form of a generator to prime the variable capacitor that effectively multiplies the priming energy of the power source by extracting energy from the passing vehicle. By alternately priming the variable capacitor using charge from the power source and discharging it at a later time in a cyclic manner to change the capacitance, a significantly large amount of electrical energy is produced due to change in capacitance than from the power source itself.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating power from over the road vehicular traffic and moving trains are disclosed. The apparatus include on or more hydraulic actuators, each of which has a piston at least partially slidably mounted in a fluid cavity contained therein. When a passing vehicle or train car engages the actuator, the weight of the vehicle pushes the piston into the fluid cavity and causes fluid to flow from the fluid cavity toward a turbine or other power conversion means. The flow causes the turbine to rotate, thereby producing useable energy.

Abstract: A generator unit for tractors (1) has a housing (4), which can be non-rotationally mounted on a component of the tractor (1). An input shaft is rotationally supported in the housing (4) and connectable to a power take-off shaft (2) of the tractor (1). An electrical generator (6) is coupled with the housing. The electrical generator (6) has a stator and a rotor, which is drive-wise connected to the input shaft and is driven by the same. The electrical generator (6) serves to driver electrical loads of the tractor 1 or of an agricultural device.

Abstract: A hybrid drive apparatus includes an engine, a first electric motor for generating electric power by using at least a portion of its output and for controlling the speed of the engine and a control unit for controlling the engine and the first electric motor. The control unit performs a prepositioning control for positioning the engine being fuel-cut to a predetermined cranking start position such as a constant crank angle position or a constant cranking load position by the motoring of the first electric motor. As a result, the engine can always be started under identical conditions, and the torque vibrations to be outputted to a wheel have identical waveforms so that a simple torque correction can be made by outputting corresponding waveform data.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing and storing electrical energy includes a conventional bicycle having a plurality of gear ratios and a generator that includes a drive roller on a shaft that is in frictional engagement with an outer circumference of a rear tire of the bicycle. The bicycle is adapted for stationary use with a stand or independent use without the stand and is capable of producing electricity in either case. The generator charges a battery that may be transported with the bicycle. An inverter converts DC into AC. A mass is optionally added to a bicycle crank or wheel to smooth out the pedaling process. A pivoting modified stand is described.