A new step-by-step guide from the bestselling author who revised the classic, Build Your Own Electric VehicleFilled with detailed diagrams, this book provides reliable, cutting-edge technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for building a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). You will find details on both electric and hybrid electric cars. �Building Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle includes information the hybrid drive train and the necessary components for a PHEV, such as batteries, controllers, and motors. The book covers plug-in hybrids currently on the market as well as hybrid conversion companies, conversion kits, and related resources. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs provide details on energy consumption, environmental effects, costs, and solutions. This is a start-to-finish guide for building a plug-in hybrid.� .