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Battery charging system for electric vehicles

  • US 5,986,429 A
  • Filed: 06/29/1998
  • Issued: 11/16/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A battery charging system for electric vehicles having a frame structure, and at least one battery, comprising:

  • a) a wind tunnel extending longitudinally along said frame structure of the vehicle, said wind tunnel having an internal bore through which air flows as the vehicle travels in a forward direction, wherein the internal bore has an overall wide elliptical cross section; and

    b) a plurality of wind driven generators situated within said tunnel for converting flow of air therein to electric power;

    whereinc) the vehicle further has front and rear axles, and wherein the wind tunnel is positioned along the frame structure immediately above said front and rear axles to minimize the drag effect associated therewith.

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