A hybrid engine including an electric motor, a rotary internal combustion engine, and an electric generator incorporating a clutch and translator unit to drive the generator at a ratio greater than 1:1 during vehicle slowing and at a 1:1 ratio rate at other times in providing increased braking and fuel efficiency--along with a programmable central control module and vertical control lever in effectuating steering and vehicle operation without the use of a steering wheel or foot gas and brake pedals.