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System, method and apparatus for supplying supplemental power to an electric vehicle

  • US 8,403,086 B1
  • Filed: 10/03/2008
  • Issued: 03/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/05/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A supplemental power supply system for supplying power to an electric drive motor, comprising:

  • a generator configured to interface with an engine, wherein the engine turns the generator, the engine including a starter, the starter comprising a ring gear having an opening on one end thereof and wherein teeth are formed on an interior surface of the ring gear, the opening sized to receive a cooperating gear of a starter bendix, whereby the rotation of the starter bendix causes the ring gear to rotate in the same direction;

    a charger coupled to the generator, wherein the charger provides charging power to a battery; and

    a drive module coupled to the generator, wherein the drive module provides power to the electric drive motor and wherein the battery simultaneously provides power to the electric drive motor.

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