View Single Post
Old 11-03-2012, 11:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
ECA Systems
Hybrid Retrofit Kit
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Davenport, FL
Posts: 5
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post
Plug-In Hybrid Retrofit Kit Using Alternator as Motor

Hey guys, over the past year and a half I have been working on a universal plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for any conventional vehicle. This conversion uses the vehicles existing alternator and belt drive to add electric traction and because of this innovative approach the kit is inherently inexpensive and simple to install. Using 100vdc I am able to reliably and continuously apply up to 8000W of electric assist with the vehicles OEM alternator. I installed the system on a 2011 Mazda CX-7 SUV with great results as an “Electric Cruise Assist” or ECA. Over the summer I automated the system and decided to commit to a full blown demo vehicle using a dedicated 2004 Ford Taurus with the system packaged as it might be sold in the near future which will be complete within the next several weeks. Check out all of the videos on my website eca-systems.com and let me know what you think. I am trying to gauge interest in this kit since a market for hybrid retrofit or conversion kits really doesn’t exist at this time. I am posting on several forums to get the most feedback so if you’ve already seen this post I apologize.

  Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to ECA Systems For This Useful Post:
ECONORAM (05-15-2013), niky (11-07-2012)