It is 20 miles to work.
so the vehicle would have to go 40 miles before recharging. (there, park, return)
i have no idea about torque converter.... or even what it is. (don't know crap about that part of a car)
I'm looking at this vehicle because it has engine problems and a few transmission problems. AND i already own it and it's registered.
i'd get a cheap POS to get back and fourth to work while i convert the saturn and then have an EV i just have to update with the MVD (DMV).
the problems it has are:
Radiator, cylinder timing, and transmission shifting.
those problems would be a non-factor if i can even remove the transmission when converting and just put the motor straight to the differential.
the only pumps i know of are the usual A/C compressor, power steering, and water pump.
on the way to work it's mostly freeway but i wouldn't mind taking the slower state route.
but it would be nice to pass up those other cars in the 75mph zone and have them see "ELECTRIC"
i'm not starting the project anytime soon, it's in the planning stages and at least a few months off.