COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE BY VEHICLE HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEMS

A compressor system for a vehicle comprising a vehicle internal combustion engine and a vehicle heating and cooling system. The compressor system comprising a compressor/motor generator defining a compressor motor/generator shaft, a compressor mechanically connected to the compressor motor/generator shaft; and a engine clutch mechanically connected to the compressor motor/generator shaft and to the vehicle internal combustion engine.