A drive-train for a fuel-efficient wheeled vehicle includes a first
internal combustion engine and a second internal combustion engine of
lesser power adapted to drive a generator. An electric motor is adapted
to drive the vehicle primarily during cruising mode operation. The first
engine is employed primarily to provide maximal power to the vehicle for
acceleration, hill-climbing and towing. The power from both the motor and
first engine can be selectively combined for varied conditions of
operation of the vehicle.