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A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when th

A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when the load is at least equal to 30% of the engine's maximum torque output. In some embodiments, a turbocharger may be provided, activated only when the load exceeds the engine's maximum torque output for an extended period; a two-speed transmission may further be provided, to further broaden the vehicle's load range. A hybrid brake system provides regenerative braking, with mechanical braking available in the event the battery bank is fully charged, in emergencies, or at rest; a control mechanism is provided to control the brake system to provide linear brake feel under varying circumstances.

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A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when th

A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when the load is at least equal to 30% of the engine's maximum torque output. In some embodiments, a turbocharger may be provided, activated only when the load exceeds the engine's maximum torque output for an extended period; a two-speed transmission may further be provided, to further broaden the vehicle's load range. A hybrid brake system provides regenerative braking, with mechanical braking available in the event the battery bank is fully charged, in emergencies, or at rest; a control mechanism is provided to control the brake system to provide linear brake feel under varying circumstances. the first, second, or third radial fluid bands is in communication with at least one transducer. 8. The tensioner of claim 1, wherein the blind end is connected to the manifold by at least one sub seal. 9. The tensioner of claim 1, wherein each of the at least one tensioning cylinder includes at least one cylinder head. 10. The tensioner of claim 1, wherein the tensioner includes at least two tensioning cylinders. 11. The tensioner of claim 1, further comprising at least one lower flexjoint swivel assembly in communication with the at least one tensioning cylinder and the base. 12. A tensioner comprising: at least one mandrel having a first mandrel end and a second mandrel end; at least one upper flexjoint swivel assembly having a first upper flexjoint swivel assembly end and a second upper flexjoint swivel assembly end; at least one manifold having a first manifold surface and a second manifold surface; at least one tensioning cylinder having a blind end, a rod end, and at least one flexjoint bearing in communication with the rod end; and a base, wherein the second mandrel end is connected to the first upper flexjoint swivel assembly end, the second upper flexjoint swivel assembly end is connected to the first manifold surface, the second manifold surface is connected to the blind end, and the rod end and the at least one flexjoint bearing are connected to the base. 13. The tensioner of claim 12, further comprising at least one lower flexjoint swivel assembly having a first lower flexjoint swivel, assembly end and a second lower flexjoint swivel assembly end, wherein the rod end is connected to the first lower flexjoint swivel assembly end and the second lower flexjoint swivel assembly end is connected to the base. 14. The tensioner of claim 12, wherein the at least one tensioning cylinder includes at least one transfer tubing, the at least one transfer tubing being in communication with the manifold. 15. The tensioner of claim 14, wherein, wherein the manifold includes two radial fluid bands in communication with the at least one transfer tubing and one radial fluid band in communication with the blind end of the at least one tensioning cylinder. 16. The tensioner of claim 15, wherein the tensioner includes six tensioning cylinders, wherein at least one of the tensioning cylinders is in communication with a first control source and at least one tensioning cylinder is in communication with a second control source. 17. The tensioner of claim 16, wherein the first and second control sources are in communication with the same tensioning cylinder. 18. The tensioner of claim 12, further comprising at least one hang-off donut. 19. The tensioner of claim 12, wherein the at least one manifold includes at least two radial fluid bands. 20. The tensioner of claim 19, wherein at least one of the at least two radial fluid bands is in communication with the blind end and at least one of the at least two radial fluid bands is in communication with the rod end. 21. A tensioner comprising: at least one mandrel, at least one upper flexjoint swivel assembly, at least one manifold having at least two radial fluid bands, at least one tensioning cylinder, and a base, the at least one tensioning cylinder includes a blind end in communication wit the at least one manifold and a rod end in communication with the base; wherein the at least one mandrel, the at least one upper flexjoint swivel assembly, the at least one manifold, the at least one tensioning cylinder, and the base are assembled to form a unitary, co-linear tensioner. 22. The tensioner of claim 21, further comprising at least one lower flexjoint swivel assembly. 23. The tensioner of claim 22, wherein the at least one mandrel is connected to the at least one upper flexjoint swivel assembly, the at least one upper flexjoint swivel assembly is connected to the at least one manifold, the at least one manifold is connected to the at least one tensioning cylinder, the at l