Leitman Seth - Build Your Own Plug - In Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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). " Written by Seth Leitman longtime green vehicle/sustainability expert and author of " Build Your Own Electric Vehicle " this 275 - page book provides an overview of the technology and the issues in doing a conversion and it works well as a different way in to the open source material that can be found at http://www. eaa - phev. org or the easier - to - remember http://www. priusplus. org." - - Cal Cars. org 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
Title: Build Your Own Plug - In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Author(s): Leitman Seth
Publisher: Mcgraw - Hill Education - Europe
Barcode: 9780071614733
Pages: 320 Pages, 0 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 7/1/2009
Category: Automotive Technology & Trades