An aftermarket hybrid conversion system enables retrofitting existing combustion engine vehicles with electric assist capabilities. The system includes a variable speed electric motor with regenerative braking, coupled to the vehicle's drive shaft through a power input gearbox and torque converter. An energy storage system combines lithium polymer batteries and supercapacitors in parallel configuration, charged through regenerative braking and the vehicle's alternator. Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters provide user control, with the left paddle engaging regenerative braking and the right paddle controlling electric assist power. An electrical controller manages power flow, implements safety protocols, and synchronizes motor operation. The system provides supplemental torque equivalent to the original engine's output while capturing otherwise wasted braking energy. Adaptable to various vehicle types from classic cars to heavy haul trucks, the system enhances performance and efficiency without requiring extensive vehicle modifications or compromising original drivetrain integrity.


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    Title :

    Aftermarket hybrid conversion system for vehicles


    Contributors:
    HEATH FINN (author)

    Publication date :

    2025-04-08


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion



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