Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Tab Green Guru Guides)

Title: Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Tab Green Guru Guides)
Author: Seth Leitman
ISBN: 0071614737 / 9780071614733
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 320
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2009
Availability: 45-60 days

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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
 

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About The Author
Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 : Why Plug-In Hybrid Electric Cars Can Happen Now!
Chapter 2 : PHEVs Save The Environment and Energy
Chapter 3 : History of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Chapter 4 : What is The Best Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle for You?
Chapter 5 : Power Trains and Designing Your PHEV
Chapter 6 : Engines and Electric Motors in The PHEV
Chapter 7 : The Controller
Chapter 8 : Batteries
Chapter 9 : The Charger and Electrical System
Chapter 10 : Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion
Chapter 11 : Maximize Your Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Enjoyment
Chapter 12 : Sources

Notes
Index