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Electric hybrid vehicle

  • US 6,481,516 B1
  • Filed: 01/13/2000
  • Issued: 11/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/08/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vehicle comprising:

  • an electric motor drivably connected to at least one ground engaging drive wheel, the electric motor selectively having a function of rotating the drive wheel;

    a battery being electrically connected to the electric motor, the battery selectively powering the electric motor, the battery selectively being charged by the electric motor;

    a liquid fueled engine drivably connected to at least one ground engaging drive wheel, the liquid fueled engine selectively having a function of rotating the drive wheel;

    an accessory battery electrically connected to vehicle accessories;

    a recharger recharging the accessory battery and the battery, and the recharger receiving power from the liquid fueled engine;

    a voltage controller altering the voltage output of the recharger; and

    a switch changing the output of the recharger between the accessory battery and the battery, the switch directing the altered voltage away from the accessory battery and to the battery when the recharger has substantially charged the accessory battery.

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