DIY Volt Hybrid - Open ReVolt style

[bennelson]

Here's an overview video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXVi-g4jWqI

[todayican]

Id be quite interested to know the 'maintenence speed" of the gen going down the road.

My guess would be 35 to 40?

[bennelson]

Another video for you.

I guess this is the one you are waiting for. It's sort of the OFFICIAL first video of the car actually working!

Oh, and it includes the fantastic new graphic design for the rear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDLp2yAjfN8

[bennelson]

I just submitted this project to the CRAFTSMAN TOOLS CONTEST on Instructables.com

Not sure how long it takes for my Instructable to show up there.

I guess as part of the contest, the first round of judging is open to the public. I hope mine gets up soon so people can vote for it!!!

[bennelson]

Well, it's not listed in the contest yet, but you can see the Instructable HERE.

[bennelson]

Voting is up on the Instructables contest!

If you think this is a very cool project, please go to:
DIY Plug-In Hybrid Car


and vote for it in the contest! I have a shot at winning 5 grand in Craftsman tools!

Voting only goes a couple of days!

[2009Prius]

Congrats! Way cool!

[MetroMPG]

I voted for Ben!

Throw me a socket wrench or something if you win

[todayican]

post sent to 4000 Facebook friends:

Hey everyone, this is my hobby, electric cars! This guy did something TRULY amazing, he turned a regular Geo Metro not only into an Electric car, but a HYBRID to boot! please go vote for him so he can win some tools to build even more cool stuff! (also, if you like repost, seriously, he deserves to win!)
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[bennelson]

WOW - Thanks todayican!

If I do win, I won't be able to shell tools out to everyone, I can only give my heartfelt thanks.

I did end up using a heated workspace for about a week, over at my parent's property.

My Dad needs a tablesaw. I did make a deal with him that if I win, I would buy him one.

Of course it will be a Craftsman....