The present invention provides an alternator starter accessory drive
system for a hybrid vehicle. The starter alternator accessory drive
system includes a planetary gear set having a first, second, and third
planetary member. An engine is operatively connected to the first
planetary member, and a first motor/generator is operatively connected to
the second planetary member. A torque transfer device operatively
connects a plurality of accessories to the third planetary member. A
second motor/generator is operatively connected to either the third
planetary member or the torque transfer device. Engine output is
transferable through the planetary gear set to drive the accessories at a
selectable rate, and the first and second motor/generators are
controllable to run the accessories while the engine is off and to
re-start the engine.