US Patent:
20060006009, Jan 12, 2006
Inventors:
Garth Mennenga - Phoenix AZ, US
International Classification:
B60K 1/00
Abstract:
A hybrid drive system for a vehicle uses a portable generator which produces a single phase output. A transformer is coupled to the portable generator. The transformer is a step-up transformer which produces a three phase output. An electrical motor is coupled to the output of the transformer. A transmission is coupled to the electrical motor and to wheels of the vehicle.