A vehicle engine stop/start system with regenerative braking comprising a
main engine for powering a vehicle having an accessory belt drive system,
a motor/generator engaged with the accessory belt drive system, an
operator activated switch for selecting an operating mode, in a first
operating mode an electric energy storage portion for providing electric
power to a heating system when the main engine is off, a relay for
preventing operation of the heating system when the main engine is
running, in a second operating mode the electric energy storage portion
providing electric power to the motor/generator whereby the
motor/generator drives an air conditioning compressor when the main
engine is off, the air conditioning compressor connected to the accessory
belt drive system, a relay for preventing operation of the air
conditioning compressor using the motor/generator when the main engine is
running, in a third operating mode the motor/generator is used to start
the main engine after the main engine has been automatically stopped, and
in a fourth operating mode during operation of the main engine the
motor/generator generates an electric current during vehicle braking
whereby the electric energy storage portion is recharged.