Ok. Vanagon Hybrid.

Is there not a 2 or 3 cyl engine, that emits less pollutants than a
Vanagon WBX or conversion engine, that could supply batteries which in
turn drive an electric motor?

Is there an electric motor powerful enough to push a Vanagon?

I know there are EV kits for small cars like Metros.

If I had the space/time/money I'd love to try out something like the
Geo 3 cyl. engine in conjunction with batteries and electric motor.
Maybe there would be enough space in the engine bay for *some* of the
batteries.

Or how about a 2 cyl. motorcycle engine for electical supply?

Wouldn't that be great? A 2 cyl. ("modern" low emissions output
engine) --> gen for batteries  --> electric motor.

I'm sure these ideas have been bounced around on this list, but I
thought I'd put it out there anyways.

Cheers!

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
"Jaco"  (Bustorius)

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