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Add-on Hybrid system to bolt on ANY car

Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:05 pm
by EvilHorace
I have my doubts that it'll be for sale to the public due to potential liabilities, problems, etc but the idea's interesting:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/this-could- ... 17691.html

Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:19 pm
by Err
I watched the video and this looks harder to install than they are presenting. This would have to be professionally installed but it could work. The most difficult part I see is getting the accelerator to work with the existing engine and this electric motors.

Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:25 pm
by eGoCeNTRoNiX
I read about this on my car forum and I did the math, in my Magnum it would take me about 6 months to recoup the cost, after that I'd be saving money.. But I can't see this getting a 2 ton car an extra 10mpg.... Would be nice though..

Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 12:42 am
by Pugsley
Ok so they are doing it with wheel motors. Didn't somebody make a bolt on belt driven accessory that did the same thing years ago?