Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Telecommunications
| Author: | Seth Leitman | ISBN: | 9780071614740 |
| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Education | Publication: | September 7, 2009 |
| Imprint: | McGraw-Hill Education TAB | Language: | English |
| Author: | Seth Leitman |
| ISBN: | 9780071614740 |
| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Education |
| Publication: | September 7, 2009 |
| Imprint: | McGraw-Hill Education TAB |
| Language: | English |
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle from the Ground Up
Written by clean energy guru and electric vehicle expert Seth Leitman, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
"Written by Seth Leitman, longtime green vehicle/sustainability expert and author of "Build Your Own Electric Vehicle," this 275-page book provides an overview of the technology and the issues in doing a conversion, and it works well as a different way in to the open source material that can be found at http://www.eaa-phev.org or the easier-to-remember http://www.priusplus.org." -- CalCars.org
Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to hitting the road in a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly ride. Inside, you'll find complete details on the hybrid powertrain and all the required components, including the motor, battery, and chassis. The book covers the plug-in hybrids currently on the market as well as hybrid conversion companies, conversion kits, and related resources. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. With this how-to guide on hand, you'll be behind the wheel of your own plug-in hybrid electric automobile in no time!
Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle covers:
- Energy savings and environmental benefits
- PHEV background
- Drivetrain components and design
- Chassis selection
- DC and AC motor types
- Batteries and chargers
- The conversion process
- Licensing and insurance
- Safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and warranties
- Clubs and associations
- Additional resources
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle from the Ground Up
Written by clean energy guru and electric vehicle expert Seth Leitman, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
"Written by Seth Leitman, longtime green vehicle/sustainability expert and author of "Build Your Own Electric Vehicle," this 275-page book provides an overview of the technology and the issues in doing a conversion, and it works well as a different way in to the open source material that can be found at http://www.eaa-phev.org or the easier-to-remember http://www.priusplus.org." -- CalCars.org
Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to hitting the road in a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly ride. Inside, you'll find complete details on the hybrid powertrain and all the required components, including the motor, battery, and chassis. The book covers the plug-in hybrids currently on the market as well as hybrid conversion companies, conversion kits, and related resources. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. With this how-to guide on hand, you'll be behind the wheel of your own plug-in hybrid electric automobile in no time!
Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle covers:
- Energy savings and environmental benefits
- PHEV background
- Drivetrain components and design
- Chassis selection
- DC and AC motor types
- Batteries and chargers
- The conversion process
- Licensing and insurance
- Safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and warranties
- Clubs and associations
- Additional resources
