摘要 |
A system of combining balanced, independent, self-starting and initially separated internal combustion engines (12-14), wherein engines not immediate ly required for power can be shut down. Shut down engines are disconnected from the running engine or engines, and drive train. This system will dramaticall y reduce fuel consumption and the amount of exhaust gases. A microprocessor (3 ) determines vehicle power requirements from engine sensors. Hydraulic pistons under control of the microprocessor bring the individual engine units into a nd out of engagement with each other. Friction plates (32, 34) and locking pins (36) are provided for coupling the crankshafts at predetermined relative angular positions.
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