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.