A stirling engine might be a perfect part for a bare bones open hardware hybrid car.
A stirling engine might not produce enough power to power the wheels directly, but it could produce electricity quite efficiently at constant power output. It's fairly efficient, compact, relatively quiet and simple to build.
The electricity could be stored in fewer batteries and/or supercapacitors. The electricity from these would then power the wheels.
A stirling engine might not produce enough power to power the wheels directly, but it could produce electricity quite efficiently at constant power output. It's fairly efficient, compact, relatively quiet and simple to build.
The electricity could be stored in fewer batteries and/or supercapacitors. The electricity from these would then power the wheels.