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- www.toejo.com - Convert an old car into an electric vehicle. This is actually as easy as it sounds in the video. You might have most of the components already. If not someone local has it for cheap. I hope this inspires you to build your own and there will be a lot more videos to come.
We actually couple to the input shaft of the transmission, so the fluid stays in the tranny like normal. Heat is no issue, with a small addition to the heater core with an electric element. Batteries and components usually weigh about the same as the old motor that was taken out, however fancy 300 mile range Lithium batteries are very small. They can be the size of a suitcase. I have drove my EV truck everyday for over 2 years now, and wouldn't switch back. My current truck goes over 80 mph!
How would you charge to convert my Honda insight?
Got any how to vids on this
What happened to part 2?
Our latest truck is an automatic. Yes, more than 40 miles is possible with a bigger budget. We carry high systems with a range of 300 miles, and top speeds of +100 mph. Curb weight is an issue, however we carry electric systems for trains that are used for converting buses. Budget is the real issue today for EVs, however my $6,000 (truck and system) is freeway capable and has a range of 40-50 miles. 50 miles doesn't seem like much, but I use it everyday to go to work and back and run errands.
Hey man interesting build. Thanks for sharing. I’m amazed by all the jerks who do nothing themselves but look at TH-cam but find the errors in every video they watch. You actually do something. I have nothing but respect for the builders of the world
Cheers Frankie
Yes yes, YES!!!!
For those who think this would be more than $600, I should point out that used forklift motors that still work are very easy to find and cheap. Also, you can use forklift or golf kart batteries for a build. Fora reasonable price you'll get enough miles for your daily commuting. And nothing stops you from building your own batteries. Lots of manufacturers who made electric cars in the early 20th century made their batteries. If they could with their era's technology, surely we can as well. I plan to build a nickel-iron battery for a conversion.
when i look for nissan leaf batteries, they alone are 700 a piece
huh?
tesla cars run off laptop batteries as well . always a way . buy cheap gas generators as well . lots of options . build a body for lots of panels .. strip down vehicles lose wight. gas;one engines get efficient .
belt drive the driveline, so you can run a set of alternators
Erhm... just dont blow yourself up trying to build that batery k?
There is an electric pump and reservoir that you add, as well as electric power steering. Most new gasoline vehicles are switching to electric components already, so newer vehicles will be easy to convert.
I want to learn Ev conversion from gasoline. Pls
It actually works pretty good. It has a top speed of 30 or 35 because I used a forklift pump motor instead of the forklift drive motor. I will be posting more soon...
May I shake your hand for thinking outside the box. Every success in my 70yr life came out of tunnel vision jerks telling me it couldn’t be done (especially my family). If my Dad said my idea was crap I knew I had a winner 🤭🫢🤭
Did you ever use a drive motor I know this was 13 years ago I don't expect answer.
Understood! We are currently updating our site to be more informative with more how to details and videos. We will have PDFs for download with step by step instructions for all sorts of stuff. Thanks for the input.
toejo is there an inertia switch to shut off electrical in case of a crash?
have you done other conversions since ? some youtubers have done so (jehugarcia for instance)
Great video, really love your Keep It Simple aproach.
After having a lot to do with this, AC is definetly the way to go, lower current draw, batteries last longer.
Just a word of warning, always seal your speed controller with some metal mesh or similar if it has hoses big enough for a Mouse !, they love to get inside, then when you power up, all hell breaks loose, lots of smoke and no warranty
Cheers
Worked on electric forklifts for 13 years.....the basic idea is viable, couple of observations: that Lovejoy coupler he's using won't have much of a service life, the rubber cushion between the halves is going to deteriorate way before the motor will need work, esp with repeated accel/decel cycles. Used them a lot with the hydraulic motors in the lifts..... Not sure whether he's using an ac or dc motor; old dc lift truck drive motors generated a lot of heat and were tough on brushes. Those built over the last 10-15 years all use ac motors, control panels convert battery dc to ac; motors are much more efficient & easier on the batteries. Also may think about using a permanent magnet motor (often used to operate steering pumps)to drive an alternator for recharging. Be interesting to see the results of the road test.
Dan Lloret hey brother! Nice I like to ask you can I use a washing machine motor or alternator on anold 50 cc scooter? And how to wire it!?no money right now but live near junkyards!!? Thanks man
No need for an alternator, since some other part of the system can recharge the OEM style battery, from what I've seen on other channels. AC motors also have regenerative braking so they can put some charge back into the main battery pack during deceleration.
I want to see this actually go down the road. This is very Intriguing. I could design a whole vehicle around this.
Was thinking that same thing
I'm mechanic engineering student from Croatia and I am making electric cars. If you are interested in some work you can contact me..... cibalia.ivan@gmail.com
@@ivanmijatovic8605 how do I make a speed controller
We leave the clutch in for customers now, but shifting without one is easy. There no real timing in the way you do it, it will only go into that gear when you are around the right RPM. Most conversions now, use an automatic.
Google " Aluminium Batteries" They are amazing compared to lead batteries. You can even build them yourself. They run for months before recharging. They put out 10-20 times the wattage of lead batteries and they are a lot lighter.
are you sure about resaults?
Yeah, but they're single use as you can't recharge them.
google "lithium ion"
Aluminum batteries have very limited number of charge/discharge cycles before they are scrap.
google lifepo4
Idk why people make such a big deal that's it's not rite. It cost tops $1000 compare to a tesla? Plus it is probably a grocery getter not long hauls. Keep it up I like this
People who cant do, complain!
my forklift runs for about 10 hours. you should be able to drive from NYC to Miami, not a bad trip
I needed more details for battery controller and throtl...somebody? Tnx
@@borivojetravica569 believe it or not theres kits online for this or get a forklift and take it apart for parts you need and sell the other parts to make your money back. Simple
@@jamesfrankland6820 tnx james... But give me address for online kit...
The next video will be a 93 Mazda extended cab pickup. It has a Warp9 motor, 144V Curtis Controller, power brakes, and DC/DC controller. It should be finished up soon, so stay tuned.
you should use transmission to turn a generator stator before the hydraulic to transmission conversion. then you will get more out of the battery. it is called stepping up the voltage.
Pretty awesome probably should make a front transmission plate to protect from weather as well
Piece of 16ga tin would do it. Best to get on the bottom side of the truck with some fiberglass and resin, make a smooth bottom for airflow, front to back. If you don't gain 2-5mph, you'll definitely gain on the range side of things.
After 13 years you wher way ahead of your time bro 👍
@paytontech. This one is a very DIY, small budget conversion. $900 truck and everything. Nope, the motor never twisted the motor mount, I used that truck until I upgraded to the next level without any trouble.
energy storage has been an issue for a long time, and once that gets figured out beyond current limits, things will really start moving forward, lithium-iron batteries are pretty great though, a few up a coming things that might show it up though. that said, look up 'UBC beetle' here on youtube, gets a little over 300 miles per charge. another step to that would be to add say a diesel generator to charge while driving to extend range.
wow really great sir, i from India and ur think very best
I love stuff like this, I really like the idea of going electric as it has a lot of green potential.
That being said, that has to be around $1,200 worth of batteries and likely a $600 electric motor. So saying this is a $600 electric conversion is a bit misleading. I only disagree with the title, other than that I think this whole set up kicks ass.
You forgot to put an induction coil to get free power from overhead lines while you're driving around lol.
All the posts on this vid, way to keep expanding. The thing most important with a project like this is to keep growing, different transmissions(standard,auto,or an in out box like dragsters), batteries(acid, lithium, or what). If it doesn't grow innovation will get stagnant. We WILL never get full electric if innovation stops
Definitely interested in standard transmissions
That's a standard transmission, this won't work with an automatic because of the torque converter. And passing vehicle inspections might be difficult too, depending on what State you're in.
btw, I dig the square tube adapter but you should really connect them to the top of the bell housing as well. just hanging on an arm like that must be vibration vulnerable
Very interesting waiting for the test drive
Make an DIY electric garden tractor, and it could be charged by solar, zero pollution
2hrs cutting approx 2 acres or 8-10 hrs pulling trailer on a charge
Converting to battery power is a great idea for a garden tractor I converted one 15yrs ago, I used the 3 separate motor design and it is still cutting grass on a daily basis, it is amazing how it never breaks down and needs almost no maintenance, I renew the batteries every 7 yrs I am just on my 3rd set now, my design will cut up to 2 acres on a 50cent charge there are no belts or pulleys and no oil on the entire tractor, it can pull a trailer for about 8hrs on a charge, because battery run time is the most important aspect of most conversions I paid particular attention to the most efficient design, I used 3 separate small motors one for the drive with electronic speed control and two smaller with a cutter blade mounted on the shaft of each cutter motor ,total amperage when cutting grass is approx 40amps, (2000watts) this design only uses the battery power req to do the job, very little wasted battery power, it uses magnetic breaking of both tractor and cutter blades and automatically applies parking brake when you stop or get off the seat, an amazing tractor. electrictractor.net
Video #3 The Little Electric Tractor That Can! cutting grass facebook.com/brianwedmond/videos/10210982008976844/
Video#1 on youtube th-cam.com/video/9GN5fTEWYPs/w-d-xo.html
and th-cam.com/video/9LWjfUjQ8a0/w-d-xo.html
depends if you are doing highway or city driving. for city driving, aerodynamics are insignificant and weight is critical, but you are correct for highway driving
How did this hold up? My instinct is that those mounts aren't strong enough. Very cool idea though!
Excellent use of common sense... And most people refuse to use this free gift we all posses..
straw mann - It’s only common sense to those with not much common sense. Do you think the best minds on earth just sit there and ignore these kinds of things? That they deliberately overlook better solutions just because derp derp? Or what do you suggest? They sit there and stare at better solutions to what we have currently, get scared and then run home to their mothers crying. It’s not common sense, it’s anything but.
@@mattyabs3747 thay have inaf money to run on petrol... System gays...thay no control capital and private central federal bank... Thay are no hungry etc
another good free one after the orignial purchase price is the gas less generator, install in your back set and slow down the discharge rates while driving. concept is in part one and two on my channel. and good luck!
Where is the Part 2 10 years ago i am waiting now
Still on the charger...
th-cam.com/video/ueCSIcjpU9Q/w-d-xo.html
@@burnerjack01 lol
thank you for sharing your video because its quite inform and inspire. However, I wish I can do it too on my 2005 Nissan murano but I realized that Nissan murano engine was so tight with the frame.
Was there ever a follow up video of this truck in action? Would love to see that
lol had to chuckle when i saw the coffee table as a battery tray!
I've had the idea of doing this with a model a or t and place a generator in the back. Run a generator in the parking lot at work until it runs out of gas hopefully getting enough charge for the commute home. I wish I had more engineering knowledge I would like to mount motors on the rear hubs and eliminate drive shaft and differential.
Do you have solar panels or a windmill on the roof of your carport/garage? ;)
It is better then a brigs and Stratton swap. Nicely done
as shown that would be a fail. You need a torque converter for the transmission. 1) the outer shaft of an auto trans has notches cut in it that interlock with the torque converter, this is the trans pump. The pump produces the hydraulic pressure (50-250+psi) needed to operate the clutch packs in the trany. 2) the pump also sends fluid into the converter thru the center shaft. 3) once inside the converter the fluid is forced from the impeller do to centrifugal force thru the stator and the turbine. 4) the turbine is connected to the inner splined input shaft of the transmission, this shaft is mechanically connected to the driveshaft via the trans. Basically the torque converter is a fluid coupler connecting your engine to the trans thru hydraulic pressure. Without this you would have to put trans in neutral every time you wanted to stop. imagine it as 2 fans facing each other. One fan is plugged in (engine) one is not(trans). while the engine is running the other will spin as well, but when you want to stop, you can place you finger on it and it will stop, but the powered fan can continue moving un effected. With out this coupling, even if the trans wasn't spraying its fluid everywhere it would be a very violently jerky ride and destroy the trans in very short order. I wont even go into motor RPM and gear ratios, power brakes, steering and a multitude of other operational factors that tell me this vid is solely for views and deliberately deceiving.
You don't need a torque converter for a transmission! It's a standard (IE not one of those experimental new "fluid drive" pieces of crap that they put in now.
I love what you did here! when you work out all the bugs maybe change that battery tray over to metal. your going to make heat under the hood...also brushed motors spark some. bit great job overall!
Wood is non-conductive, and cheaper than plastics. Sufficient airflow will be present to offset any H² fumes expelled while discharging. That said, one would be wise to have a blower for when the vehicle is stationary and charging. That is, until this dude/dudette switches to LiIon batteries. Plus its a truck, match engine weight under the hood, then put everything else in the box behind the cab.
This thing looks like a grocery getter, not a long hauler. So I'm sure it suits it's purpose just dandy.
Technically this works.... if you only want to go really slow. Not to mention, with that battery setup, no regeneration ability... the batteries will die rather quick compared to a real conversion.
You could take a crew cab pickup truck and swap the 4 door cab for a 2 door cab. Now make a box beween the can and the bed. Now put two forklift batteries wired in parallel in the box. You would have a longer range.
I am not a teacher, and there is a plethora of information on the internet about aerodynamics in a car
if you want a pretty basic one, the mythbusters did an experiment involving aerodynamics about having your windows up or down when driving, and it should include enough info to get you started
very nicely explained......atleast the base core concepts are really nicely laid out.....good video
This seems rather bare bones though. No thermal management of batteries and motor (would use old radiator for that), and no extra motors for AC and power steering pumps. And you probably want some stuff for charge monitoring and balancing. Not saying those would be too expensive, but making it more full featured and comfortable/reliable to drive would bring the price up a bit.
I would like to to something like this.
I have done research and I see that most people are saying that it will be $7,000.00 and up.
They include many extras like
*Motor controller
*Speed-control variable resistor with micro switch
*System control box with contactor (contactor alone $150 to $200)
*High-current shunt
*High-current fuse (400 to 600 amps.)
*Clutch-plate hub adapter and motor-to-transmission adapter kit
Can I have more details on this $600 conversion
Very good, now you need few solar panels in top for recharge when truck is not in moving. To complete the system.
The Love Joy coupler : ) haha I always loved that name : )))
Haters gonna hate!
Great vid. Love your can-do attitude!
wow, just seeing this 14 years later - was there a part 2 video link? i'm sure you swapped out that plywood battery bank for something more robust after not too long of a time, eh? looks cool.
This may work for short term/Farm but with the torque/vibrations involved to be operated at road speeds.. the materials need to be a little stronger... Shear strengths using "like materials" same hardware as the gas motor
Other things like:
Drop out/free wheel
Motor Deadman Brake/Shut off
Flexible coupling/shaft alignment
Heat sinks and fans for the motor
It's not intended to go over 25 mph nor probably more than 25 miles.
Is it me or do all these motors sound like they are in the middle of a bearing failure?
much more like 45-50 mph. at the power levels we are talking about, aerodynamics do not play much of a role at anything under 40. weight on the other hand drastically affects acceleration, both in efficiency and power, but when cruising does not play much of a role
neat build, like the lead acid direction there. What size diameter & spec was the motor? volts etc?
Thank you for the straightforward video. Much prefer concise videos without shakey camera bits and tangents.
Where is part 2 ??? I am really interested in this. I have a 94 GMC sonoma I wouldn't mind trying this on.
yeah guy, i got that, via your first comment. calm down, its ok. i can't see why high RPMs would cause issues other than heat buildup, yet, like anything, sustained usage creates wear, so, spinning something faster would seem to wear it down sooner. However, i think a manual would deal better either way.
The Battrey cost is more than $600.00 plus the motor cost $200 to $400 plus a controller $400.00 and wiring $300.00 plus metal brackets welding and coupler to transmission $500.00 plus labor cost and the price of the car! That's lots more than $600.00
well done, keep up the great work
sortof , anything over 25 mph aerocynamics is still very important. in city driving weight cann be a factor but not as much !!! though my vehicles will still weigh as little as possiblee!!(while being as strong as possible) air bags and materials that take shock away from the passenger are a must while keeping cost down (because the vehicle will be destroyed in anything over 45 mph!!(maybe) composite and sectional design will allow for as much repair as possible!!
congratulations for the work
Best conversion video.
you can make your own battery packs with 18650s from old laptop batteries and build a 4.5kwt/hr lithium ion battery pack for 300.00
4.5 kw-hr of battery would last about 7 minutes at common freeway speed.
Exactly what I'm planning to do.
Johnny & Aaron, if you guys really plan to use 18650s more power to you but beware Chinese fakes and/or batteries that are listed as high capacity but are way to light in hand. Tear into one of them and you will find a tiny battery inside. Just enough to have a little voltage but no capacity! Google on how to spot fake 18650s. Lots of info out there now to protect the buyer. Also, get the kind that do NOT have the built in battery management and instead use a external smart charge/discharge system!
do you know how to test them for authenticity perhaps multimeter?
wazup3333 I don't personally know how these cells benchmark, so i would get one that is known to be a good cell, Panasonic branded or something, along with one you are checking. Charge them both to an identical voltage, and apply an identical load. I.e. put a small heating element across it in a bucket of water. Also have a multi-meter across it, and time when it reaches minimum cell voltage. Compare the times, they should be relatively similar, you can also use this to find approximate watt-hour capacity with some quick calculations.
How did you test the motor before you installed it?
You didn't tell us if the batters are getting charged. What charges the battery? Or do i have to buy 12 batteries every 200 miles and pay someone 5 hours to install and wire it?
That's... Actually really cool!
I have learned a lot since the mazda truck. What kind of vehicle are you converting?
Seems like the connections from the transmission and motor are very fragile. Also wouldn't you want to protect the underside from dirt and debris?
This would be even cooler if it had a CVT transmission! I'm gonna have one of these very very soon! Nice vid!
how did it turn out?
No video for the test drive, it was dark. So far I still have some kinks to work out, but it made it 5 times around the block without any problems. I am still adjusting, but it already has a top speed of 25 mph. That's a good start. I am aiming for 40 to 45 mph. Either way it drives for free.
free you say tapping into the grid?
Hey make a pulley connecting an alternator from any rotary motion. keep the batteries charged. "Pocket power" a revolutionary new method of storing and producing usable energy
That's called regenerative charging. And basically it you tried this at speed it would act as a brake... That's exactly how they recover a small amount of battery charge in modern electric vehicles.😄
I can never understand why the manufactures don't use an electric motor through either a manual gearbox via a clutch or an auto box with a torque converter and leave the rest of the transmission as is until the problem of battery power improves,surely if it had a range of say 40 miles around town it would vastly improve air quality in the congested areas,I am sure they could make enough room in the boot to accommodate a battery pack to make this possible.
Driving it everyday and with proper shifting you it will go 40 mph. I am already onto a Honda Accord..... bolting in the forklift motor as we speak.
If you can operate the vehicle by just starting in third gear, why do you need the transmission at all ?
so, no power steering? no brake booster? are you going to put in electric brake assist and electric power steering? why not leave the torque converter in the power train. the electric motor will be able to spin slower, hopefully extending range.
I'd like to see the motor mount extended at the top to bolt on to the transmission at a couple more places
I see several dc motors in advertisement here. How does one figure out which would be best for an EV conversion of a gas-powered car/truck? In other words, does being more expensive mean anything at all or are all just about the same as to dependability and adaptability? How does one rate them as to being the best fit for such a diy project?
Excellent point made: DIYers can do this themselves. All we need is NOT to be blocked by Registration and Insurance "Bosses"
do you keep it in 1 gear as there is no clutch
Sí, VW es uno de los más fáciles de convertir. ¿Cuál es su presupuesto? Hay maneras de construir una nuestra de los recambios de carretillas elevadores viejos más baratos.
"Test before installing" - I had to laugh because that sounds if the mecanic has made some serious experiences. Maybe the most importiant hint for an good engineer: He tells you to test what you have done. XD
You're right, this video was basically just a proof of concept that never went street legal until we upgraded to the expensive stuff. Believe me I have definitely tested many of new concepts, not just vehicles, and have failed or succeeded. It seems after failing a few times, you get gun shy and make your next decisions iron clad before deploying. Research and development is a fantastic field to get into, especially when it is fun. I forget about this video from time to time and always don't blame the feedback we get. Thank you for the comment!
i test everything i build before putting it together fully, does not matter what it is, although i mainly do electronics and computers, i have started getting an interest in cars as well
i also have a slight interest in carpentering/woodwork, as that makes it easier to build an encasement/shell for homemade projects.
Don't forget to tie down the batteries, they don't like to be rattling around. Hope you knew that.
I was concidering a project like this and I was going to pony up the 7 grand to get a refer motor from a trailor and use it to provide the power needed to run the electric motor with no batteries or am I just dreaming and should keep this idea but make a bank of batteries to charge?
Am I the only one that can clearly see that the electric motor is no where even close to being big enough to get the vehicle to even move.
The main problem with electric vehicles is always range at speed.
How far will you go at common freeway speeds? (currently appx 80 mph around here with the 75 mph "speed limit")
As speed goes up, power required to maintain that speed on smooth level pavement with no wind goes up by CUBE of speed....
It takes appx 18 to 25 hp to maintain 55 mph on smooth level pavement with no wind... (varies with the car's aerodynamcs and weight)
(80/55)^3 * 18 = 55 hp expected minimum for 80 mph.
1 HP = 745.7 watt
55 * 745.7 = 41,013 watts....
To meet the power requirement means large, heavy or very expensive batteries. (and one extremely powerful motor... not a forklift motor.)
Then there's the desire for the creature comfort accessories in a car, especially air conditioning. Automotive air conditioning alone will demand appx 15 hp.
These forklift motor conversions are only good for short trips and not on the freeway.
HI, your calculation is almost perfect. I have driven a new Renault Zoe on the freeway and was using 41kw\h doing 120km\h.
I just wonder if the forklift motor can put out 15kw of power constantly.
toejo says:
12 years ago
"It has a top speed of 30 or 35 because I used a forklift pump motor instead of the forklift drive motor."
So, no, you're not going to drive it on the freeway, nor even on surface streets with an over 25 mph speed limit. Don't look for a highway vehicle with a forklift pump motor! I would envision this as a vehicle you move things around an RV park with.
How power steering will work
How AC will work !!
How long that battery will work
Electric motor looks a bit small or does it work fine?
Electric cars don't need huge motors www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/tesla-model-s.pdf
If I e puts a 100 hp electric motor in a car. It will perform as if it was a 300 hp gas motor.
Awesome! Do you have a video? Cost for yours?
You are onto something here. I applaud your effort. That being said. I highly recommend finding a way to incorporate a torque converter.
are there kits for this? also adding a solar panel on the roof and a solar charging kit to the mix would make the car charge itself during the day, so that battery power could be reserved for nighttime or cloudy/stormy weather
or find a way to rig up an alternator
hey do you know why the scooter motors with transmissions and a big cog always break it is because you always forget that you have to air cool the and to do that you need a six foot or better fans to provide the air drift necessary compared to drive the actual scooter. that is a 480 v fan and it better be high speed or it won't work. they just heat up and break. must also be done on a cool day.
The batteries would eventually run out. It is impossible to create a perpetual motion machine. You create less energy than you put into it.
Nice job for the cost !
I don't understand one thing how is the transmission working if it don't have the torque converter or if it's standard it don't have the pressure plate
can we see it in motion? i see its a 12 ur old video have you upgraded to lithium yet or still running a 12v system? counted 12 batteries in rack see ya stuck to about the weight of original engine with the upgrades
1 thing I don't get how do they keep the tranmisson lubed
Scotty Middleton transmissions have their own pump and oil systems. If the engine is turning the pump is flowing.
Most automatic transmissions have an internal pump on the input shaft side that is almost always turned by two cut out dog ears on the torque converter... So I'm also wondering how long it will last.
I believe it is a standard transmission not auto can't run auto with out torque converter
James Wornica where is the clutch then ?
Joe Allen wouldn't the trans fluid pour out without a converter?
Ok, you should have installed a small gas generator to keep either keep the batteries charged or power the motor directly..
What is the word with this truck from 2009, does it still run? What things did you experience long term?
How you do with the brake booster you need to have a tank for negative pressure and small pump?????
Please tell me motor specifications for truck as well as for car.
12 years ago good job. Anyway guess who is Mr. Beast
newest thing is generac 5 hours three gallon of gas four ( count them of 120 equals 80 amps) or the 220 plug with 220 hydraulic motor.
I would be interested in seeing that. I did see a guy that made a generator "pusher" trailer that he pulled behind his electric car. Of course that was before they were using the new Lithiums and high efficiency AC 3 phase motors and controllers. One of the biggest concerns from people over the years was range anxiety. Using a hybrid system like that still gives you the option to fill up on gas when empty. Thank you for the comment.
By the noise the motor/tranny makes while speeding up in neutral, I think there's a significant misalignment between them. Of course this vid's 8 years old so it's probably moot by now, but anyway.
im thinking in different variables
keep the gasoline or diesel engines
first take out the tranny and driveshaft
put motor on the differential
back up,
invent new generator to fit tranny bell housing and gearbox voids.
connect with DLO, diesel locomotive cable 2000v.
and add capacitor banks since i gather they can transferr amps much faster than batteries,
and a completely reingeneered generator is needed for this novel idea. but at the end of the day you can still gass up but hopefully double or triple the mileage of a gallon of gas.