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Abstract

A vehicle utilize a cellular design to provide variously sized vehicles constructed from varying numbers of substantially identical cells. Each cell, fabricated from lightweight materials including composites, includes: compartment, floor section, sidewalls, roof, drive train, steering, brakes; and wheels coupled through axles and independent suspensions to the vehicle body, each suspension including a height adjuster, a flow-control shock absorber, and a rapid-response air spring for and exceptionally comfortable ride. The suspension system reduces structural requirements for the body. All-wheel steering lends the vehicle exceptionally high maneuverability. A hybrid power system combines an alternative fueled engine to power electricity generation and all-wheel electric drive with main energy storage in advanced battery technology. The cellular design and attendant weight reduction allow suspensions and drive trains to be substantially fabricated from light truck parts. A control system cooridnates and regulates the several sub-systems based on a variety of inputs.

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