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Originally Posted by trikkonceptz
I know this topic has been discussed here many times, however I have a question related to it.
Would the added weight of the components (Engine, bracketry,controller & batteries) offset the benefits of being able to power yourself up to 40mph?
I have been planning this mod as the prelude to building an electric vehicle, but considering the modifications to the Vibe I am wondering if it really would be worth while.
I may just skip plan A and go straight to plan B (Electric Car).
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Like you, I'm looking at 72V worth of batteries, but I'm thinking more along the lines of an Etek motor belted to the crankshaft. Despite my stop and go driving, I just don't spend enough time under 50 to make an electric wheel safe or useful enough.
If only there was an easy way to eliminate engine compression when I don't need it. I can live with it with my hybrid concept, but having unfettered regen would be better, obviously.