US PATENT SUBCLASS 180 / 65.4
.~.~.~ Generating means is driven by a prime mover

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180 /   HD   MOTOR VEHICLES

54.1  DF  POWER {19}
65.1  DF  .~ Electric {5}
65.3  DF  .~.~ With means on vehicle for generating power for the electric motor {1}
65.4.~.~.~ Generating means is driven by a prime mover

DEFINITION

Classification: 180/65.4

Generating means is driven by a prime mover:

(under subclass 65.3) Vehicles wherein the means for generating power for the electric motor is driven by a prime mover other than another electric motor.

(1) Note. The prime mover is usually a gasoline or diesel engine and the drive system is usually referred to as a gas-electric or diesel-electric drive.

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65.2, for vehicles wherein the prime mover is also connected to the vehicle wheels to form a hybrid drive.