Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to convert a standard vehicle into a hybrid? Imagine taking your non hybrid vehicle, dropping it off at a conversion center, and having a hybrid when you went back to pick it up. In California, U.C. Davis engineering professor Andy Frank says that is about to become a reality. A $10,000 reality, that is.

About thirty years ago, Frank started working on technology to convert average vehicles into hybrids. His findings have allowed him to convert vehicles so they can go dozens of miles without using any gas. Frank claims that his technology will work with any gas burning vehicle on the market. That leaves a lot of possibilities for consumers.

With Frank’s technology, all that owners will have to do to keep their vehicles charged up and ready to go is plug them in. The technology will be very easy to use. In fact, consumers will not even have to install it. Frank says that within the next few years, there will be conversion centers all over the country. Those conversion centers will take one of Frank’s kits and convert the vehicle into a hybrid.

With Frank’s conversion kit, vehicles will get around 40 mpg. That means that within three to four years, the average driver will be able to recoup the costs of the conversion. Still, some people might shy away from the $10,000 it will cost to purchase the kit.

Currently, there is a race for companies to get conversion kits into the market. There is a large market available for these companies, as people want the benefits of a hybrid vehicle without actually going to the dealership and purchasing a new car. Consumers should feel very comfortable with the time and research that Frank put into his conversion kit.

As the gas prices continue to rise, Frank announced that he plans to mass produce his kit very soon. The kit is expected to be a hit with consumers who are looking for some relief at the gas pump. Those who are far sighted enough to look into the future will realize that the price will be recouped and the kit will be worth it in the long run.

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