PHEV - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion

Here are some notes on the conversion of my standard Prius into a PHEV.

Equipment Photos

The Prius with Perforated Bumper.
(OK, I need a better picture of the car than the accident documentation.)
Installation of Touchscreen and CAN-view.
Hymotion L5.
Criminal Act

Journal

7 May 2007 - Acquired new 2007 Toyota Prius.
10 May 2007 - Prius was gently rear-ended by a Ford Expedition.
17 May 2007 - Prius rear-end was completely repaired.
28 June 2007 - Received touchscreen monitor.
2 July 2007 - Received CAN-view computer.
25 August 2007 - Mounted touchscreen monitor.
8 September 2007 - Connected touchscreen monitor to power and CAN-view.
October 2007 - Project was delayed by other expenses and commitments.
February 2008 - Decided to wait for commercial product from Hymotion.
26 April 2008 - Ordered Hymotion L5 Plug-In Conversion Module.
5 June 2008 - Discovered break-in on morning after GM announced closure of SUV plants. Coincidence?
August 2008 - Estimated delivery from Hymotion.

Accounting

Item Cost(US$)
Lilliput GL701-TV/C/T In-Dash Touchscreen 348.49
CAN-View V4plus 463.00
Hymotion L5 (deposit) 1000.00

Links

CalCars - The California Cars Initiative
PriusPlus-Doc - PRIUS+ PHEV DIY (Do-it-Yourself) documentation
Mobile Computing Solutions - supplier of touchscreens and more
Hybrid Interfaces - home of the CAN-view computer
Plug-In Supply Inc - supplier of components and assemblies for PHEV conversions
Hymotion - supplier of complete Plug-In Conversion Modules
San Mateo Police - investigators of the "smash with nothing to grab" incident

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