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| A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle from the Ground Up Written by clean energy guru and electric vehicle expert Seth Leitman, this hands-on guide gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to hitting the road in a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly ride. Inside, you'll find complete details on the hybrid powertrain and all the required components, including the motor, battery, and chassis. The book covers the plug-in hybrids currently on the market as well as hybrid conversion companies, conversion kits, and related resources. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. With this how-to guide on hand, you'll be behind the wheel of your own plug-in hybrid electric automobile in no time! Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle covers: Energy savings and environmental benefits PHEV background Drivetrain components and design Chassis selection DC and AC motor types Batteries and chargers The conversion process Licensing and insurance Safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and warranties Clubs and associations Additional resources |
| A practical guide to for building an electric motorcycle from the ground up Complete with hundreds of step-by-step pictures, charts, and graphs for the latest and most efficient technologies, this new TAB Green Guru Guide shows you how to build an electric motorcycle from scratch. Written by an electric vehicle expert, Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle provides current data on all required materials, components, and specifications. The book covers basic calculations and assumptions, and includes information on sources, parts, companies, and experts. Have fun and save energy at the same time with help from this hands-on guide. Table of contents Electric Motorcycles: Hybrid; Fuel Cell; Advanced Battery; Advantages/Disadvantages Cross-Country Journey Electric Vehicle History Design Options: Charts & Graphs; Do’s and don’ts; Safety Issues and Precautions Vehicle Conversion: Center of gravity; Braking; Fork angle and rake; Tire Selection; Suspension; Transmission Selection of Parts: Considerations about weight of chassis, batteries Technical Resources: Battery Calculations; Wind Forces; Drag Forces; Angle of Incline; Motor Power; Energy Density; Weight; Gear Ratios Electric Motors Motor Controllers: Operation; Solutions; Wiring and Safety, diagrams Batteries: Battery History; Technology explained; Options Battery Chargers: Explanation of electrical systems Sources, parts, companies, and experts Formulas, Calculations & References |
| This new, updated edition of Build Your Own Electric Vehicle contains everything that made the first edition so popular while adding all the technological advances and new parts that are readily available on the market today. Build Your Own Electric Vehicle gets on the expressway to a green, ecologically sound, cost-effective way that even can look cool, too! This comprehensive how-to goes through the process of transforming an internal combustion engine vehicle to electric or even building an EV from scratch for as much or even cheaper than purchasing a traditional car. The book describes each component in detail---motor, battery, controller, charger, and chassis---and provides step-by-step instructions on how to put them all together. Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, Second Edition, covers: EV vs. Combustible Engine Overview Environmental and Energy Savings EV Evolution since the First Electric Car Current Purchase and Conversion Costs Chassis and Design Today's Best Motors Battery Discharging/Charging Styles Electrical Systems Licensing and Insurance Issues Driving Maintenance Related Clubs and Associations Additional Resources |
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