Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle from the Ground UpWritten 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."-- CalCars.orgBuild 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

Seth Leitman is the president and managing member of Electric Transportation Solutions, LLC (www.electrictransport.net) which sells all forms of electric vehicles and the ETS Energy Store, LLC (www.etsenergy.com) which sells organic, natural and sustainable products for businesses, homes and families. Prior to starting these companies, Seth was an instrumental leader in the electric vehicle and alternative fueled vehicle industry. While working for the State of New York, he was involved in the clean fueled vehicle market and helped to bring over 3,500 alternative fueled vehicles and buses into New York. Seth was also the market development and policy specialist for the New York Power Authority, where he was instrumental in the development, marketing and management of electric and hybrid vehicle programs serving the metropolitan area. Seth created and maintains a green living blog (www.greenlivingguy.com), and is the author of Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, Second Edition (McGraw-Hill, 9/08).