A system and method for providing power to vehicle accessories having
operational power requirements in excess of 1 kilowatt. The system is
employed in conjunction with a vehicle comprising a main power unit and
an electric motor, the main power unit providing more than 42 volts of
power to a DC power bus from which the electric motor draws power to
propel the vehicle. The system comprises a vibration dampening mounting
structure affixed to the vehicle. A vehicle accessory requiring
operational power in excess of 1 kilowatt and an electric accessory motor
are affixed to the mounting structure. The electric accessory motor is
mechanically coupled to the vehicle accessory. The electric accessory
motor draws electric power from the DC power bus to provide operational
power to the vehicle accessory. The vehicle accessory can be a scroll
type air compressor.