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An energy generating and storage system for an electric vehicle adapted to generate and recharge the principal electric storage battery to recover substantial energy losses occurring during normal operation of the vehicle, comprising multiple electric current generating means adapted for charging th

An energy generating and storage system for an electric vehicle adapted to generate and recharge the principal electric storage battery to recover substantial energy losses occurring during normal operation of the vehicle, comprising multiple electric current generating means adapted for charging the principal battery means, coupling means disengagably connecting the generating means to a power train of the vehicle, and multiple switch means for operating the coupling means between an engaged, power generating condition and a disengaged inoperative condition of the multiple generating means in reponse to preselected operating conditions of the electric vehicle.

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In an electric vehicle of the type having principal electric storage battery means as a primary source of direct current voltage, a variable speed direct current motor and main drive train driven thereby, and a movable accelerator pedal and accelerator-responsive controls for varying the amplitude o

In an electric vehicle of the type having principal electric storage battery means as a primary source of direct current voltage, a variable speed direct current motor and main drive train driven thereby, and a movable accelerator pedal and accelerator-responsive controls for varying the amplitude of electric power to operate said motor at said variable speeds and power level demands of said vehicle and secondary battery means and current generating means therefor connected to the main power train for operating electric accessories of said vehicle; the improvement comprising an energy recovery and storage system comprising primary electric current generating means adapted for charging said principal battery means, coupling means including an auxiliary power train and electric clutch means adapted to be engaged and disengaged from a driving connection between said main and auxiliary power trains for predetermined operation of said primary generating means, said secondary battery means providing the main power source for said electric clutch means, and multiple switch means responsive to preselected vehicle operating conditions for completing the circuit between said secondary battery means and said electric clutch for shifting said primary generating means between an engaged and power generating condition and a disengaged inoperative condition.