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I have been performing some preliminary research and development of a universal plug-in hybrid conversion meathod that can be applied to any vehicle on the road today to increase fuel economy. Projected costs will start at a mere $1200 compared to other available hybrid conversions and works on any conventional vehicle without compromising the vehicles appearance or performance. This system is termed Integrated Electric Cruise Assist or "IECA" and is designed to assist the vehicle's engine in maintaining speed while using the vehicle's cruise control system.

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Was planning on purchasing a plug in hybrid and was hoping to set up a solar array which will be dedicated solely for charging the vehicle. Could someone possibly fill me in on the requirements of such a system (volts, watts, size of system, etc.)and the down side of such an idea.
Would sure be nice to drive around town for free on sunny days!
Thanks

I currently have a residential solar photo voltaic system rated at 4.293 kW CEC-AC.
And that has worked well to offset my electric usage. The system was designed to replace 100% of my usage. (3 yr old system).

I now want to expand my system to include enough capacity to charge a plug-in electric car. Can anyone provide a minimum and maximum estimate? I will buy the plug-in est. 2012, but I want to upgrade my residential solar now to take advantage of State and Federal credits.

The solar contractors have not been much help in this area.

Any comments will be appreciated.

Check out the Nissan and Coda websites for some new updates and viewing opportunities for their expected 2010 BEV releases:
www.codaautomotive.com
www.nissanusa.com
There may be some affordable stuff coming soon.

Just released in Itlay: Piaggio MP3 Hybrid, the first paralle plug-in hybrid scooter with lithium battery.

here below the Press Release

PIAGGIO MP3 HYBRID

The Piaggio Group presents the MP3 Hybrid, the world's first hybrid scooter and a vehicle destined to revolutionise urban mobility. This is not just a "scooter with two powerplants", but a highly advanced vehicle supplements a low environmental impact conventional internal combustion engine with a zero emissions electric motor, summing the advantages of the two units.

1. I am considering becoming an "early adopter" of a plug in hybrid/electric vehicle sometime in 2012.

2. Assuming a range of 35 miles on electric power only, it would appear there will be a need for the gasoline motor to "crank up" and recharge the battery on a periodic basis. Granted, an electric charge would be done on a regular basis.

Does anyone have information on the cost range for converting a hybrid vehicle to a plug in hybrid vehicle?

Also, does anyone know how many hybrid vehicles undergo such conversions currently, and how much such conversions may increase over the next 5 years or so?

Jeff Wilson has a fascinating article on the Better Place Web Site called "How Much Electricity Does It Take To Replace Gasoline?" You can read it @ http://planet.betterplace.com/profiles/blogs/how-much-electricity-does-i...

http://www.fedcenter.gov/Articles/index.cfm?id=7834&pge_id=1854

the draft of the bill is in the link

basically, a tax credit for 35% of the cost of the conversion (including labor). I've been considering converting my Prius to plug-i