The first modification to my Prius was to add a 1 kW inverter for emergency power. In Huntsville, it typically comes from high winds blowing down trees. There is a lot to be said for having enough power to run the gas furnace in winter or a 5,000 BTU, bedroom window AC during the summer. But this is also leading me in a new direction, co-generation.

Our hybrid cars can easily generate enough power for two or three houses. By capturing the waste heat, we can get a maximum return on the fuel we burn. With a natural gas conversion, it would be a very nice solution.

Although I like the plug-in to help in the commuting costs, I'm really more interested in converting my gas bill into some electricity and hot water relief. I'd really like to live comfortably where ever my hybrid is parked.

Bob Wilson

Operation Iraqi Oil Freedom:

Automatic, stock, project car.

My other 1500 cc car:

Automatic, stock, backup car.
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