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Hybrid power supply apparatus for battery replacement applications

  • US 20070199746A1
  • Filed: 01/05/2007
  • Published: 08/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A hybrid power supply apparatus interchangeable with a conventional battery removably positionable within a battery receptacle tray of an electric vehicle, the battery having a power output connectable to the drive system of the vehicle, said hybrid power apparatus comprising:

  • (a) a fuel cell;

    (b) an energy storage device chargeable by said fuel cell;

    (c) a housing enclosing said fuel cell and said energy storage device, wherein said housing is sized to fit within said battery receptacle tray; and

    (d) a power output electrically connectable to said storage device and extending externally of said housing for electrically coupling said apparatus to said drive system of said vehicle when said housing is positioned within said battery receptacle tray.

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