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Originally Posted by freebeard
You can replace the alternator with a Buick LaCrosse 20hp altermotor and serpentine belt (and possibly run it as a straight alternator while you sort out the controller and battery pack). Then you'd have regen and more power.
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I've thought about that but I'm a mechanical engineer not a electrical. I'm worried about the custom controls needed to integrate the motor/generator into the van's ECU. Also anything I do has to pass smog inspection.
I've thought of using a 4wd transfer case to connect an electric motor to the drivetrain after the transmission. That setup would be essentially a stand-alone EV powertrain with manual controls.
XL hybrids has a nice system but it is $11,000.