Hybrid project

["Ken Trough" <ken@digd.com>]

I have an HEV question.  Are there any decent conversions being done that
incorporate a small efficient fuel motor to recharge the onboard batteries?
I am aware of the various commercial projects by the manufacturers, and a
few concept type vehicles, but are there any decent hybrid systems around
that are home buildable?  I am actually considering doing this to a 1979
corvette if I can get the numbers looking good before I begin.  Given that
money is no object, is there any way to get remotely comparable hp out of an
electric conversion, and still get a decent range using an onboard fuel
recharger?

I'm sure that these are the same questions heard again and again.  Is there
a reference I can get a hold of that is current enough to cover recent
advances in these areas?  I am hoping that since the manufacturers are
coming out with some advanced new designs, some of this knowledge/technology
is available to the home designer.

Thanks in advance for the data,

-Ken Trough
Getting the EV bug