Frankly, if I were going to build an electric vehicle, I would choose
a much lighter structure than the vw van/vanagon/Westy. The physics
still apply... and with the addition of batteries? Gawd.

Jim C

On Sep 29, 2008, at 3:39 PM, Jim Akiba wrote:

> Plug in conversions for the prius have been around for years, nice
> thought except they have all voided the factory warranty in the past,
> which is a big no-no if you have something as complex as a prius, just
> because a123's kit is installed at toyota dealers doesn't mean it
> won't void the warranties either btw.
>
> The poulsan setup is just wacky and doesn't have DOT approval yet,
> it's external(on the outside of the rear wheels) and likely won't
> offer anything near worth buying and installing it...
>
> The electrodrive is a mild hybrid that replaces the alternator,
> similar to the system used on some malibus and the hybrid GM suvs, no
> huge gains to be had there either.
>
> Basically none of them are likely to be worth the risk, esp for a
> vanagon(VC).. my two cents
>
> Jim Akiba
>
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 6:06 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>
> wrote:
>> Would you believe this?
>>
>> Check it out!!
>>
>> Click here: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid - AOL Autos
>> <http://autos.aol.com/article/general/v2/_a/plug-in-hybrid-conversion-kit/20080729104209990001?flv=1&ncid=fLHHQXUNeT0000000474&icid=templatized_autos.M
>> >
>>
>> http://autos.aol.com/article/general/v2/_a/plug-in-hybrid-conversion-kit/20080729104209990001?
>> flv=1&ncid=fLHHQXUNeT0000000474&icid=templatized_autos.M
>>
>> *http://tinyurl.com/3tm9ll
>>
>> *John Rodgers
>> 88 GL Driver*
>> *
>>