Well, that's a little disappointing. I already have an electricity-guzzler that can do EV mode by shutting off the fuel injectors and fruitlessly spinning the engine.
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Originally Posted by Ewert Energy
The new Hybrid Energy Manager from Ewert Energy Systems allows for 70MPH electric-only mode and seamless transition back to gasoline powered drive in a converted Prius. This feature is available with the 20 Mile plugin hybrid conversion kit from Plug-In Home.
The Hybrid Energy Manager takes full advantage of both MG1 and MG2 motors and does (at certain speeds) spin the ICE without injecting any fuel to prevent damaging the motors. MG1 and MG2 operate within the technical specifications during full electric drive. |
So I could beef up the battery on a Prius, but there isn't a good way to get rid of the constant, ~4kW drain from engine friction above the speeds listed in post two.
Back to the old drawing board... I will resume dreaming about dropping a one cylinder diesel in an EV-converted Insight.