Once I finish my LandRover EV project I am contemplating converting my 4x4 Iveco 55S17W to "Hybrid"
The configuration of this vehicle is ideal for doing so . Leave ICE turbo diesel in its original position .
Connect Electric Drive to PTO on Transfer Case . Then you can disconnect ICE by putting 6 speed main gearbox in Neutral & driving the wheels via Transfer case , Its Fuil time 4x4 , Or you could select either or both , Transfer case has 4 speeds + Neutral . You could also drive (A/C) Electric motor with Diesel engine whilst stationary to charge batteries.
You would not need starter motor on ICE as you could start with Electric Traction motor .
A fellow owner has one fitted with "Telma Retarder " to help with braking , This is the opposite of a motor & uses battery energy to create a magnetic field to provide braking power , But instead just use an A/C motor for Regen braking , Kill 2 birds with one stone .
see my page here about Iveco brake problems, there is a video at the bottom of page showing the Retarder in use , you will get the idea , the PTO shaft is at the top of the transfer case. Just replace retarder with Motor , job done.
http://www.goingbush.com/iveco5.html
The configuration of this vehicle is ideal for doing so . Leave ICE turbo diesel in its original position .
Connect Electric Drive to PTO on Transfer Case . Then you can disconnect ICE by putting 6 speed main gearbox in Neutral & driving the wheels via Transfer case , Its Fuil time 4x4 , Or you could select either or both , Transfer case has 4 speeds + Neutral . You could also drive (A/C) Electric motor with Diesel engine whilst stationary to charge batteries.
You would not need starter motor on ICE as you could start with Electric Traction motor .
A fellow owner has one fitted with "Telma Retarder " to help with braking , This is the opposite of a motor & uses battery energy to create a magnetic field to provide braking power , But instead just use an A/C motor for Regen braking , Kill 2 birds with one stone .
see my page here about Iveco brake problems, there is a video at the bottom of page showing the Retarder in use , you will get the idea , the PTO shaft is at the top of the transfer case. Just replace retarder with Motor , job done.
http://www.goingbush.com/iveco5.html