Regenerative electric vehicle

Abstract

The present invention 10 discloses an automobile having an electric motor 30 along with various means of regenerating auxiliary power for the vehicle. Multiple auxiliary generation means are disclosed including wind generators 26, steam turbines 46, wheel generators 22, brake activated generators 44, and solar t-tops 16. The wind generators are incorporated internal the air duct 24 which passes entirely through the automobile having either roll cage generators 26 or fan type impellers 78 and including means for the air to cool motor 30. Wheel generators 22 are disclosed which may operate off the hubs 22 or have an alternate generator position 28 which places a rotor head in communication with the wheel/tire 34. A steam turbine 46 is disclosed having means to fire 60 a boiler wherein steam 64 is generated which steam drives the steam turbine 46 which in turn has means 66 for driving the generators 68 and thereafter the steam is condensed and recycled through conduit 54 back into the boiler 58. The solar panel t-tops 16 comprise solar membranes 75 which are embedded in the t-tops. Alternatively, an air duct intake port can be tubular shaped 76 instead of rectangular shaped. Also disclosed is an alternative embodiment wherein dual wind turbine generators 25 are incorporated into the down draft system of a Formula 1 racing car.

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