Y'all maybe didn't see thread about the hybrid built by West Philly high school kids? They used a TDI engine in the rear and an electric engine in the front (which I think they got from an air conditioner) to make 300 horsepower, and get 50 mpg.
Zero to 60 in about 4 seconds. Watch the video.
http://www.k1-styling.sk/images_vide...%20by%20K1.wmv