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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING AN ENGINE OR A DRIVE WHEEL

  • US 20130184916A1
  • Filed: 01/18/2013
  • Published: 07/18/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of increasing the fuel efficiency a vehicle having an internal combustion engine the method comprising:

  • (a) receiving an indication to increase the fuel efficiency of the internal combustion engine from a controller;

    (b) supplying current from a current source to an electrical motor in response to the indication; and

    (c) rotating a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine with the output of the electrical motor.

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