Automotive Can I convert a combustion engine car to a hybrid car?

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Converting a combustion engine car to a hybrid vehicle is a complex process that involves significant modifications to internal systems. While it is technically possible to add electric components to a gasoline or diesel engine car, challenges such as vehicle approval and insurance make it impractical for most individuals. Resources like DIY Electric Car and Ecomodder forums provide insights and examples of conversion projects. However, the feasibility of such conversions varies by country, with the U.S. having more lenient regulations regarding home-built vehicles.

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Can I convert a combustion engine car to a hybrid car
Hello all,

I'm thinking of converting my car to Electricity. I know that some internal systems have to change. Can that work? and how?
 
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Can someone adds electric components to his diesel/gasoline engine car, to make it work like hybrid cars?
 
Such a conversion is more complex than you might think.
You could never get vehicle approval or insurance.
If you have to ask, it is impossible, so you cannot do it.
 
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Two good DIY electric vehicle forums are:
https://www.diyelectriccar.com/
https://ecomodder.com/forum/

In the U.S., anybody can build a car and get it licensed. It just needs to meet certain minimum standards. Other countries are different.
 

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