Abstract: A stepped exercising and electricity generating machine includes two pedals, a transmission mechanism, and an electricity generator, the pedals being connected with the electricity generator through the transmission mechanism, characterized in that the stepped exercising and electricity generating machine further includes a frame having a housing disposed on the bottom thereof, in the housing are mounted a rechargeable battery and a DC/AC box, an input end of the rechargeable battery is electrically connected with an output end of the electricity generator and an output end of the rechargeable battery is electrically connected with an input end of the DC/AC box, an output end of the DC/AC box is coupled with a socket by using a wire, such that user can exercise to store energy and the stored energy can be used to supply power to the electrical product as using the electrical product.

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: An environmental control and power system (ECAPS) including an ECU with at least one variable-speed compressor driven by a DC motor, wherein the ECU is adapted to condition air and output the conditioned air and a variable-speed diesel engine connected to a generator. The generator is configured to vary in speed so as to output AC power at a variable frequency. The system includes a rectification assembly which transforms the AC power from the generator and/or external AC power into DC power. The ECAPS directs the DC power to the DC motor to drive the variable-speed compressor and varies, in a controlled manner, at least one parameter of the outputted conditioned air from the HVAC system.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved board for transporting a human over water or snow with shock absorption means for reducing impact to body parts. Impact reduction leads to tolerance of faster speeds, better control of the watercraft, improved vision for guidance, and less harmful impact on the human body; in particular the knee joints and lower back.

Abstract: A self-sustaining electrical power generating system includes a spring system that stores stored energy, the spring system having an input for recharging the stored energy and an output for releasing the stored energy, wherein the spring system generates a monitor signal based on a status parameter of the spring system and wherein the spring system releases the stored energy in accordance with an output control signal. A generator converts the stored energy of the spring system into electric power. A spring recharge module recharges the stored energy of the spring system in response to a recharge control signal. A control module generates the recharge control signal and the output control signal, based on the monitor signal.

Abstract: A power supply system is disclosed. The system may include at least one engine configured to provide a mechanical power output. The system may further include at least one generator operatively coupled to the at least one engine and configured to convert at least a portion of the mechanical power output into an AC electrical power output at a first frequency. The system may further include an uninterruptible power supply electrically coupled to the at least one generator, the uninterruptible power supply having at least one energy storage device configured to store an electrical power. The uninterruptible power supply may further include a power conversion device electrically coupled to the at least one energy storage device and the at least one generator and configured to convert the AC electrical power output at the first frequency and the electrical power stored in the at least one energy storage device to an AC electrical power at a second frequency.

Abstract: A DC conversion system includes a power-generating device, a power storage device, and a DC boost circuit. The power-generating device transforms power from natural resources such as solar power and wind force into a direct current power source. The direct current voltage output from the power-generating device can be stepped up directly from 6-12 volts to high voltage of 200-680 volts by the DC boost circuit and thereby obviate the need to perform a DC to AC conversion.

Abstract: A system and method for generating and harvesting energy in response to the flow of water through rotating device, such as a nutating or oscillating disk. Mechanical energy from flow of water is converted into electrical energy via an energy conversion unit. For example, the power generation system may be used to power electronic and mechanical devices used in automated meter reading (AMR) systems. The power generator system may recharge a storage circuit that enables long term AMR operations without the need for battery replacement. The power generation system, in various embodiments, can provide additional power for two-way communication and other sensors such as pressure, temperature, water quality and services such as remote shut-off, event-based messaging, and water quality monitoring.

Abstract: A portable battery charger that is powered by a gasoline, diesel, or propane engine. The portable device incorporates a recoil or electric starter and an engine throttle lever that can be used to vary the RPM of the engine and therefore the voltage/current output of the charger. The charger uses a permanent magnet alternator equipped with a belt tension adjustor arm and a heavy duty diode rectifier. The components of the charger (the engine and the alternator) are positioned on a wheeled, heavy-gauge steel, roll around cart that makes the charger easily portable. The two-wheeled cart includes an extended handle, allowing the user to move and steer the charger into position for use. Positioned on this handle is a control box with an anti-spark keyed switch that blocks any charging current from traveling through the charging cables until the switch is thrown. This control facilitates the safe hook-up of the charging clamps while the charger (engine) is running.

Abstract: Self-generated wind due to the forward progress of a vehicle is captured in an air flow chamber housing a wind energy system, which has a horizontal wind turbine with multiple blades moving in a clockwise direction. The air flow chamber is positioned in an optimal manner to harness the air flow and is essential to producing ecologically desirable wind energy by using a generator to send an AC electric current to be stored in the battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle in order to extend its travel distance.

Abstract: A system for capturing and storing electrical energy from irregular limited reciprocal linear movement along a cylinder, such as a shock absorber of a vehicle. A linear generator with electrical coils is wound around the cylinder parallel to the movement of the cylinder or along the cylinder. The electrical current generated by the linear generator can be stored in a battery. The energy from the recoil of a large military gun can also be captured by a linear generator along the barrel of the gun and stored in the battery. A processing device can be included to control the flow of electric energy from the linear generator to the battery. The electrical current can pass through a filter and may be processed by a conditioner to limit the range of voltage generated by the linear generator.

Abstract: A wind driven generator, including a wind turbine unit and a generating device, is disclosed. The wind turbine unit is driven by the wind and a shaft of the wind turbine unit rotates the rotor in the generating device. Thus, the rotor circles the stator with a coil to generate current and supply power.

Abstract: An integrated and hybrid energy provider and storage device system for enhancing the energy efficiency and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions particularly for systems that utilize energy in a discrete and discontinuous manner, such as plug-in hybrid vehicles is provided. The system provides automated means to generate power, distribute the preferably locally generated power to a multiplex array of energy storage devices in a dynamic manner. The system, when utilizing dynamic algorithms, preferably meets the complex demands of often conflicting energy storage device requirements and real-time demand loads in-conjunction with dynamic switching between energy storage devices to enhance the performance and effectiveness that is beneficial to both the aggregate energy efficiency and the individual owner demands of each energy storage device.

Abstract: An electrical generation system is adapted for use with an HVAC system to adjust the louvers of a shutter disposed to control a flow of air into the room of a house. The generation system includes a wind generator disposed in a duct of the HVAC system and having properties for generating electricity. This electricity is collected for use in powering a motor to adjust the louvers of the shutter. The wind generator includes a turbine which powers a generator to produce the electricity. Ultimately the electricity can be controlled to adjust the louvers of the shutter from a remote location.

Abstract: A charging device for an internal combustion engine and an associated battery for supplying electric power to a component driven by the engine. A generator is driven the engine to generate electric power to be supplied as charging current to the battery. A charge controller controls the value of the charging current supplied to the battery according to the operating state of the engine after a certain phase, of positive voltage waveform of the generated electric power and adjusts the phase in response to the speed of said internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A hybrid system using a wind-power generator and a battery energy storage system includes a unit to set a system constant output value, a unit to control power generated from the wind-power generator, a unit to gradually change an output target value between an output constant operation and a regulation control operation, and a control unit to secure a charged ampere-hour of a battery in the output constant operation.

Abstract: An energy saving type feeder voltage compensation apparatus improved in availability at low temperatures, wherein when a secondary battery is lower in temperature than a predetermined value, an output voltage output to a feeder side is made equal to or higher than a no-load output voltage of a substation connected in parallel. Power is supplied to a power running rolling stock preferentially from the secondary battery. The heating value of the secondary battery is increased and the battery temperature is raised by this discharging, whereby internal resistance of the secondary battery is lowered, and the charging and discharging loss is suppressed, and the efficiency and availability of the energy saving type feeder voltage compensation apparatus as a whole are improved.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a vehicular electric power generation system comprising a variable speed internal combustion engine, a first variable speed electric power generator driven by the engine, a second variable speed electric power generator driven by the engine, a first inverter to receive electric power from the first generator a provide a first controlled electric output, a second inverter to receive electric power from the second generator and provide a second controlled electric output, and a controller coupled to the engine. The controller is responsive to variation in electrical loading of the first inverter and the second inverter and a degree of electrical load imbalance between the first inverter and second inverter to provide an engine control signal. The engine is responsive to the one more engine control signals to change rotational operating speed to adjust for the variation in electrical loading and the degree of electrical load imbalance.

Abstract: An electric power generation system is disclosed. The electric power generation system includes a string configured to be pulled; a bobbin configured to rotate when the string is unwound from the bobbin as it is being pulled; an electric power generator having a rotor wherein the rotor is mechanically coupled to the bobbin; and a mass attached to the rotor to store rotational energy and to output rotational energy while the string is being wound around the bobbin as the string is retracted.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating electrical energy from a vehicle traversing a predetermined section of a roadway. A platform member is disposed on such section of roadway and a plurality of air bags are disposed between the platform and the road surfaces. The air bags are compressed as the vehicles passes over the platform and the compressed air is collected in a storage tank and fed to a generator for generating electrical power. There are also a plurality of coils and magnets disposed between such platform and road surface. The magnets pass through the coils when a vehicle passes over the platform to generate electricity. The electricity is stored in a DC storage unit and later converted to Ac in a DC/AC converter. The electricity generated by both means is delivered to a power distribution system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for supplying energy to a load includes an energy recharge unit, an energy storage unit, an energy converter connected to the energy recharge unit, the energy converter being capable of transferring energy at a power level from the energy recharge unit to an output node, the power level being determined by a power transfer controller, and a bi-directional energy converter connected to the energy storage unit and to the output node. The bi-directional energy converter is capable of converting energy of varying voltages from the energy storage unit to energy of varying current levels to supplement the transferred energy with energy from the energy storage unit so as to maintain a constant voltage on the output node. The bi-directional energy converter is capable of converting the transferred energy to provide charging energy to the energy storage unit when the transferred energy exceeds a demand level of the load while maintaining the constant voltage at the output node.

Abstract: A system and method for generating and harvesting energy in response to the flow of water through rotating device, such as a nutating or oscillating disk. Mechanical energy from flow of water is converted into electrical energy via an energy conversion unit. For example, the power generation system may be used to power electronic and mechanical devices used in automated meter reading (AMR) systems. The power generator system may recharge a storage circuit that enables long term AMR operations without the need for battery replacement. The power generation system, in various embodiments, can provide additional power for two-way communication and other sensors such as pressure, temperature, water quality and services such as remote shut-off, event-based messaging, and water quality monitoring.

Abstract: A wave powered electrical generator includes: a first floating unit that accommodates a power generator therein and adapted to float in water, a second floating unit adapted to float in the water in the vicinity of the first floating unit; and a spring line, one end of which being attached to the second floating unit and the other end of which being operatively connected to the power generator, such that a relative movement between the first floating unit and the second floating unit causes the spring line to rotate a shaft of the generator and generates electrical power.

Abstract: A straddle carrier having an electric drive system, consisting of a lower and an upper frame, which are connected with one another by means of supports. A lifting mechanism with hoists is disposed on the upper frame, and the lower frame consists of chassis carriers having electrically driven wheels, and a power generation unit that feeds its generated electric power into a direct voltage intermediate circuit, to which current inverters for supplying the travel, lifting, and auxiliary motors are connected. The power generation unit represents a micro gas turbine having an attached power generator, the power of which is passed to the travel, lifting, and auxiliary motors. The straddle carrier can be produced at low weight and maintained under advantageous conditions. Furthermore, the straddle carrier can be operated under environmentally friendly conditions.

Abstract: A power-generating apparatus includes a frame, an engine supported by the frame, an alternator coupled to the engine and operable to convert mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy, and a battery charger supported by the frame and electrically coupled to the alternator. The battery charger is operable to charge a battery pack with the electrical energy from the alternator.

Abstract: An automated provider of predesigned mechanical motion to self powered cell phones is disclosed which avoids the need for users thereof to perform manual manipulations of the phones for power restorative purposes. An optimized kinetic generator of electrical currents for such phones is also disclosed based upon use of a linear wire coil-wrapped tubular raceway through which a permanent magnetic member moves in substantially perpendicular orientation of its magnetic flux relative to the wire coils.

Abstract: A portable power source for starting a variety of outdoor power equipment. The portable power source generally includes a housing, an electrochemical power supply, a switch having an ON position with a fixed contact and a START position with a momentary contact, and a connector connected to the switch. The switch may be electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and, using a cable, the connector is operable to be electrically connected to a starter motor associated with the outdoor power equipment. Actuation of the switch to the START position electrically connects the electrochemical power supply to the starter motor. The portable power source is adapted to be used as a primary power source and an auxiliary power source. The portable power source also includes an integrated light, an air compressor, a power supply indicator, and one or more inputs and outputs to receive and provide direct current (“DC”) and alternating current (“AC”).

Abstract: An electrical power source is described. The electrical power source derives input power from a compressed gas which is fed into a transducer, generating electrical power. The compressed gas may be delivered to the unit by several means including manual pumps, thermal, chemical, or ammunition based sources, or connection to pressurized canisters. Optional power converting and feedback circuits and pneumatic valves serve to convert the raw output power into useful AC and DC output voltages, and to match the rate of power delivery to the applied electrical load.

Abstract: A wind energy conversion system includes upper and lower wind turbines having counter-rotating blade assemblies supported for rotation about a vertical rotation axis, with each blade assembly carrying a rotor for rotation past a stator to produce an electrical output. The wind turbines are supported by a tower at an elevated position above the ground. Each wind turbine produces torque, and the wind energy conversion system provides for balancing the torques to avoid a net torque on the tower. Adjustment mechanisms are provided for adjusting blade pitch and for adjusting the size of an air gap between a stator and a rotor that comes into alignment with the stator as the rotor rotates therepast. The wind energy conversion system provides a hood for supplying intake air to a wind turbine and an exhaust plenum for exhausting air from the wind turbine, with the hood and the exhaust plenum being directionally positionable.

Abstract: A hydroelectric power generating method and/or apparatus provides one or more inlet pipes perpendicular to a flow of water in a stream or river. The inlet pipes have a length and plural apertures along the length of the at least one inlet pipe. A feedline and a turbine generator combination are interconnected with the inlet pipes. One or more outlet pipes are interconnected with the feedline and the turbine generator combination. The outlet pipes have an elevation lower than the inlet pipe. A flow of water passes through the inlet pipes, the feedline, the turbine generator combination, and the outlet pipes, and generates electricity from the flow of water passing through the turbine generator combination. The hydroelectric power generating method also provides a pressure dissipation device that causes a reduction in the pressure of the water so that the water can be released safely back into the stream or river.

Abstract: A bicycle power supply apparatus comprises a battery unit for storing power from a power supply and for supplying power to electrical components; a power switch operatively coupled to the battery unit for selectively switching power from the battery unit to the electrical components; and a switch control unit that receives power from the power supply and controls the power switch according to the power received from the power supply.

Abstract: Two low-voltage energy storage devices (B1 and B2) are provided in an arrangement that ensures, on the one hand, a high start power in the vehicle electrical system, resulting from being connected to a higher-level voltage, for a starter generator (SG) that is coupled to an internal combustion engine. The arrangement additionally ensures, on the other hand, full compatibility with low-voltage vehicle electrical system consumers (VB). The arrangement allows the two low-voltage energy storage devices (B1 and B2), either separately or when connected in parallel, to supply the vehicle electrical system consumers (VB) with a low voltage. In addition, the arrangement allows the two low-voltage energy storage devices (B1 and B2), when connected in series, to provide the high start power with increased voltage and correspondingly reduced current intensity at least for a cold start of the starter generator (SG).

Abstract: A starter generator for an internal combustion engine including: a rotating electric machine having a magnet rotor mounted to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, and a stator with a three-phase first armature coil and a three-phase second armature coil; a first battery and a second battery connected in series or in parallel; a first driver circuit provided between the first armature coil and the first battery, and a second driver circuit provided between the second armature coil and the second battery; and an inverter that converts voltages of the first battery and the second battery into an AC voltage, wherein drive currents are supplied to the first armature coil and the second armature coil from the first battery and the second battery through switch circuits in the first driver and the second driver, when the engine is started, and induced voltages of the first armature coil and the second armature coil are supplied to the batteries through rectifier circuits in the first driver and the second

Abstract: The invention is directed to a starter system for an internal combustion engine, comprising an electric starter; a starter battery for warming up or starting the combustion engine; a temperature measuring device for measuring the temperature of the starter battery; a power electronics module, which actively varies the magnitude of a discharge current drawn from the starter battery for the purpose of warming up or starting the engine; and a control device, feeding the power electronics module with the value of the discharge current to be varied, where, at low battery temperatures, the maximum discharge current is lower than at high temperatures. The invention is also directed to a method for starting an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A motor control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle includes a controller having a normal control mode which detects the open-circuit voltage of a battery at driving stop of the electric motor and which sets voltage parameters according to the open-circuit voltage. In addition, the controller has an electric discharge control mode which sets a battery voltage parameter at a fixed value when the battery open-circuit voltage is higher than for normal control mode. As a result, in the control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle, over-charge and over-electric discharge of the battery is prevented. By controlled charging and electric discharging, battery life is extended. Battery administration is performed by a simplified system of hardware and software.

Abstract: A wind farm is described in which two or more windmills are provided with each having a generator to generate electrical power. The energy supplied by the generators is output to a general a.c. grid which is set at a standard voltage. The electrical power supplied by the windmills is injected into the a.c. grid via a d.c. interconnecting grid to which a plurality of windmills are linked and with a converter. The d.c. voltage in the d.c. interconnecting grid is set as a function of the electrical power to be generated by a generator.

Abstract: A dynamic energy storage device for sport appliances, being characterized by transmitting a dynamic force of the transmitting system of a sport appliance such as an exercise bike to an out-extending rotating axle of an electric power generator by means of a transmitting mechanism, wherein the electric power generator is connected to a chargeable battery device through conductors; the chargeable battery device is provided in a matchable container, more than one electric sockets or other display devices are provided on the container through a connecting circuit structure therein. So that when in use of the sport appliance, the electric power generated by the electric power generator from dynamic energy can be stored in the chargeable battery device as spare electric power for emergency.

Abstract: A starter circuit provides capacitor-assisted energization of a vehicle's starter motor and prevents damage to capacitors in the circuit. The circuit includes a battery, a capacitor pack and a power control switch in the line connecting the pack to the motor and battery. The starter circuit includes a regulator for limiting current flow from the battery to the pack to a selected rate, the regulator being connected between the battery and the pack in parallel with the power control switch. A regulator switch is between the regulator and the capacitor pack. The starter circuit has a control circuit for selectively opening and closing the switches in response to a voltage level of the pack. The control circuit detects the voltage level of the pack, opens the power control switch when the voltage level falls below a predetermined threshold and simultaneously closes the regulator switch.

Abstract: A vehicle power and starter system for use in operating a motor vehicle has a first battery that is electrically coupled to a starter and a plurality of electric loads, and a second battery that is electrically coupled to the starter and electrically isolated from the electric loads in the vehicle, wherein both the first and the second batteries are charged by the power source.

Abstract: An automated control system for controlling lights and other electrical loads in a motor vehicle is operable with an engine-driven alternator and responsive to the operation of the engine for turning on the load whenever the engine is operating or above a selected engine speed. The vehicle loads are switched on and off automatically by the sensing of alternator output voltage, either alone or in combination with alternator frequency or sensing battery voltage, or both.

Abstract: When the remaining capacity of a battery on a hybrid vehicle is smaller than a threshold value or the battery is unable to output the amount of electric energy required to propel the hybrid vehicle with a propulsive electric motor, the engine is started by a generator which operates in a motor mode. After the engine has been warmed up, the generator operates in a generator mode to generate electric energy which is supplied to the battery and the propulsive electric motor. The threshold value for the remaining capacity of the battery is greater as the atmospheric pressure is lower. Therefore, if the hybrid vehicle is running under a low atmospheric pressure such as on a highland, the electric energy is supplied from the generator to the battery and the propulsive electric motor at an early stage where the capacity of the battery is relatively high.

Abstract: The opening of the intake air control valve of an engine which actuates a generator on a hybrid vehicle is basically controlled by an intake air control valve control assembly to cause the engine to produce a power output corresponding to a target generated output which is determined by a target generated output setting assembly based on an operating condition of the hybrid vehicle. When regenerative braking of a propulsive electric motor is detected by a regenerative braking detector, the opening of the intake air control valve is corrected in a direction to decrease. Even when the load on the engine drops sharply or is greatly reduced by regenerative braking of the propulsive electric motor, the engine is prevented from racing, and from discharging unwanted exhaust emissions and also from suffering undue vibrations.

Abstract: The electric source control device of an internal combustion engine drive vehicle according to the present invention is characterized in that it consists of a primary battery (1) and a secondary battery (2) which are mounted on the internal combustion engine drive vehicle, which are provided with a common terminal (3) of (+) polarity and two independent terminals (4, 5) of (-) polarity and which supply an engine starter and loads with electricity, and a control circuit in which when an engine switch (9) is not connected with the starting point the terminal (4) of (-) polarity of the primary battery (1) is disconnected from that (5) of the secondary battery (2) to make only one of both the batteries and in which when the engine switch (9) is connected with the starting point both the batteries (1, 2) supply the engine starter (6) and the loads in parallel with electricity, either of the terminals (4, 5) of (-) polarity of both the batteries (1, 2) being connected with the terminals of (+) polarity of the engin

Abstract: A control mechanism for an electric generator motor which can prevent excessive charging and insufficient capacity of an electrical power storage device includes a controller controlling operation of the electric generator motor when a total of restorable electrical power calculated on the basis of vehicle state and a present capacity of the electrical storage device is smaller than a specified reference capacity. The control mechanism effects a motor operation, i.e., application of torque, of the generator motor within a range in which the capacity of the electrical storage device does not fall below a specified minimum charge level required for driving vehicle auxiliary devices. The control mechanism effects motor operation of the electric generator motor with continuously changing restorable electrical power which has a positive correlation with an effective amount of depression of a brake pedal.

Abstract: An apparatus for switching on and off vehicular electrical loads. The switching of these loads is controlled automatically by sensing alternator output voltage either alone or in combination with alternator frequency and or vehicle battery voltage.

Abstract: An operating method for a hybrid car which has an electric motor for driving the vehicle and an internal combustion engine for power generation. Using an operational expression including a motor output correction factor whose value is variably adjusted to different values depending on whether the engine is operated for battery charging or the engine is stopped, a required motor current supply that matches the vehicle operating state represented by an actual vehicle speed and an accelerator pedal depression depth is calculated, and the motor current supply is controlled in accordance with the result of the calculation. Consequently, the cruising range of the hybrid car is increased, and also the power performances and exhaust gas characteristics of the hybrid car are improved.

Abstract: A method for controlling a hybrid drive consisting of an internal combustion engine and at least one electric motor which can be driven via an electrical energy source, in which the electric motor can be operated as a generator when required. In order to reduce the fuel consumption and the emission of noxious substances of the internal combustion engine in those operating ranges in which the torque to be output by the internal combustion engine to overcome the instantaneous tractive resistances lies below a torque corresponding to ideal operation of the internal combustion engine with respect to efficiency and/or exhaust gas behavior, the internal combustion engine is operated essentially with the torque corresponding to ideal operation. The differential torque between the torque corresponding to ideal operation and the torque to be output by the internal combustion engine to overcome the instantaneous tractive resistances is used to drive the electric motor which is switched as a generator.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a vehicle equipped with an engine senses a condition indicating the capacity of the battery of the vehicle. When the capacity is below a prescribed level, the drive current to an actuator of the vehicle is adjusted to prevent the battery from becoming excessively discharged. In one form of the invention, the drive current is decreased to decrease the load on the battery. In another form of the invention, the actuator is controlled to increase the engine speed, thereby increasing the output of a generator driven by the engine. In another form of the invention, the actuator is controlled to stop the engine. When the engine is restarted, the initial rotational speed of the engine is high enough for the generator to recharge the battery.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electric braking and auxiliary engine mechanism for a motor vehicle including a rotary machine coupled with the crank shaft of the internal combustion engine which drives the axle of the vehicle. This mechanism is characterized in that squirrel-cage polyphase induction machine is used as the rotary machine which is fixedly connected to the crank shaft, and the squirrel-cage polyphase induction mechanism is fed with a revolving magnetic field which is variable either positive or negative direction by an invertor, so that the squirrel-cage polyphase induction machine may be utilized either as a power generator or a motor.

Abstract: A vehicle battery jumper system can be manually activated to start a vehicle in the event the battery associated with that vehicle cannot operate the starter system of the vehicle.