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electric beetle
The beetle is a reasonable place to start for an electric conversion
since they're cheap, rugged, and chassis is simple.
I am not claiming my result will weigh less than the ~750kg curb weight
of standard beetle. "As light as possible" is the attitude. You are
correct that even NiMh batteries do not compete with gas in terms of energy
density (or cost-yet). But the hybrid gets good results by using both the high energy density of gas
and extra savings from fixed rpm gas operation and regenerative braking.
If anyone has weights for engine, gear, diff, chassis, etc this would help me calculate my final weight beforehand.
Again my primary request of those in the forum is blueprints/diagrams with
dimensions of the beetle transmission,including gearbox and differential.
The goal is to remove as much unnecessary weight as poss, e.g. the engine and gearbox if possible.
I also need to decide how to attach electric motor - to which side (engine
side or in place of the removed gear)
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