This is a run through what it takes to drive the AWD hybrid Fiero and how to drive it in different modes. I built this car for the Grassroots Motorsports $2009 challenge, with a total investment of about $1800.
Here's a link to the build thread:
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fiero
Comments on "$2009 AWD Hybrid Fiero - How it works"
very interesting ... very interesting set? up. i'm also planning an awd gas/electric hybrid.
Ill? buy it!! Ill? buy it!!
What's? your MPG ? What's? your MPG ?
Mid-Evil? Mid-Evil?
Amazing! I like ... Amazing! I like your project. Great setup. Even if you run out of gas, the electric motors will always get you to a fill up station. But, what does the? back look like?
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