摘要 |
An improved power source for a self-propelled vehicle comprising a main engine ( 1 ) whose power is used purely for propulsion, a small electrically started subsidiary engine ( 2 ) that powers all the power consuming devices for the maintenance of the vehicle and for the running maintenance of the main engine ( 1 ), and means for connecting to and deriving the power from the subsidiary engine ( 2 ) to the power consuming devices of the vehicle and to the power consuming devices for the running maintenance of the main engine ( 1 ) such that all the power consuming devices for the maintenance of the vehicle and the power consuming devices for the running maintenance of the main engine ( 1 ) are connected to and are driven by the subsidiary engine ( 2 ).
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