| 摘要 |
The present invention relates generally to the design of a novel hybrid electric vehicle and, more particularly, to a method of using micro-thrust engines to produce electrical power by fuel-efficient means. A combination of a deep cycle battery and micro-thrust engines powered generator system are used to provide needed propulsion power. Water/steam is used to cool the combustion chamber of said engines thereby regeneratively extracting heat of rejection to super heat the steam. The super heated steam is further injected into the combustion chamber to extract additional energy. Thus, in normal driving conditions, power is drawn from the battery, while during acceleration and uphill driving, steam is used instead of fuel thereby economizing on fuel consumption.
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