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Originally Posted by Xringer
I've been thinking about a plug-in mild-hybrid conversion for my CRV..
Then, I started thinking about that fuel wasting AC compressor.. 
What if it went bad and I just got rid of it? (And all the other AC parts).
What if I used the compressor mounting hardware to install a small PM motor?
Two or three Green HP to assist my CRV up hills etc?
If you could get a 15 to 30% percent increase in your MPG for 30 miles, by dumping your AC?? Would you? |
If you're doing a mild hybrid conversion, you can always use an efficient higher voltage PM motor off the pack to drive the AC compressor. That way you'd be able to use a PWM controller to get exactly the amount of cooling you need regardless of RPM or load.