{"product_id":"9780071614740","title":"Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle from the Ground Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWritten 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).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- CalCars.org\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuild Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle\u003c\/em\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuild Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle\u003c\/em\u003e covers:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy savings and environmental benefits\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePHEV background\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDrivetrain components and design\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eChassis selection\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDC and AC motor types\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBatteries and chargers\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe conversion process\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLicensing and insurance\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSafety, maintenance, troubleshooting, and warranties\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eClubs and associations\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdditional resources\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119371600112,"sku":"9780071614740","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071614740_p0.jpg?v=1763635262","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071614740","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}