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More than anything, I'm trying to collect ideas of a few different ways of building a relatively straight-forward plug-in hybrid that would be simple enough to bring down the barriers of entry. Any way to make it easier/simpler/cheaper.
Cars with interchangeable parts that match up with other popular cars would certainly be one way to build a hybrid in such a way that others could easily repeat it.
For me, right now I am leaning towards a front-engine, rear-wheel project, because it is what I have available to me, including already having some of the parts that would be required for the project. For example, I already have a pickup truck with the engine removed, and a properly-size DC series-wound motor. While it would still be a big huge summer project, I've got half of what I need for a diesel/electric plug-in hybrid.
I'd love to have other people say, "Hey project sounds great, I'm going to build one too, but do it this way!" The more projects we can start, and share all the information on them, the better!
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