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Originally Posted by mort
Hi Mr. Previa,
I understand. I have an old pickup that has enough under the hood room for a motor and extra space for the batteries. I could re-route the belts and replace the alternator with an electric motor. I'd keep my starting battery, and keep it charged with a DC to DC inverter from the batteries for the accessories motor. Recharge them from the wall. I'd run the water pump too. So I need to figure out how much power that takes...
Anyway this is a fine idea, a super mild plug-in hybrid.
-mort
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That is great, but I think a dual deep cycle and no motor for alty might work better, IMHO... But, all options should be investigated. Besides they are great learning experiences.
I have a 2010 Prius that I already converted to a plugin. My next step will be to go all electric. I was toying with the idea of the SADS removal because:
1, it would be cool to actually make my own hybrid;
2, I HATE OPEC, and would rather buy extra batteries, etc than to spend it of gas;
3, the SADS are costly to repair, and I would rather use that money towards a greener vehicle.