As for DIY hybrid car conversion where it uses both the internal combustion engine and electric motor, my knowledge is very limited in that area. Sorry.

I would suggest you sign up with the DIY Electric Car Forum at http://www.diyelectriccar.com/.

Sometime when I have a technical question that I couldn’t figure out, I’ll post my question there and the guys there may know the answer.

Can you tell me what specific things shud I keep in mind when I am going for this conversion kit to make a hybrid. I mean, I know I cant make it more expensive, but I don’t want to know all the factors I need to keep in mind. Yes, I am doing a lot of research now n then to find out where can I cut the cost. I know I may sound highly impossible if I say “I want to cut down the cost of conversion kit to $1000 t entry level and $1500 – 2000 for an average kit”. But I want to make this happen and am trying my best to see how it can be done.

Earlier I had once designed a vehicle with ZERO transmission loss. This time, something which can make a huge revolution. Using lead acid cells will cut down the cost but increase the weight. Not practical (for me). But if I use high Ah Lithium Ion cells which are lighter but yeah, expensive as of now, but will need just one or two to meet the requirement.

Coming to the motor, I need just one or tow or very few to run a 15-25KW 3phase ac induction motor. Planning to use torque convertor, if torque becomes less, but I need your help here. How do I assemble all these under the same hood? What all components are required?

Please advice.

it sounds like your Morris Minor has all the characteristic of a great donor car for an electric car conversion project. All the best to you.

I have a Vehicle I am intending to Use for my Electric Vehicle. It is a 1957 Morris Minor I’m sending Photos of it sitting in my shop!
It has Rear Leaf-springs and Coil Springs in the front. It also has original Rack& Pinion Stearing! A 4speed Manual Transmission ,Rear Wheel Drive, And original Breaks which I will go to a custom build disc break application, with help from a machine shop!!!
I hope to be able to do disc brakes on both the front and the rear of the little car! I have the front and rear bumpers ,but the front grill is damaged ,so I’m going to do a custom front that will give an idea that the little car (maybe) doesn’t have a rad in it! I also have a 1983 Toyota Corolla 2door hardtop that is in great shape with just dried out valve seals! it could be a good canidate for a EV upgrade!!! and my wifes car might become a EV in the future ,it has a possible head gasket leak and the automatic transmition is being quite weird! It’s a 1998 VW Beatle bright Yellow!!! I’LL wait on that one to see how the morris goes!!!??

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