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OCTOBER 15, 2010

I have a 65' 544 Volvo that I've loved, painted, moved 3x's, and want to convert it to electric. It has a 4 cyn, duel SU carb, and has all the looks.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

Why do people us 6v batteries in their electric cars and not 12v or 24v? And what are the average power requirements for the average motor that is used.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Would a 3 kw electric car motor suffice, seeing that I am content with a speed of 30 kmph (about 18 mph), if my car weighs 650 kilos and with one passenger.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Is there any problem in purchasing batteries that have never been used (sitting on a shelf) but yet are 2 years old (manufactured date)? I believe they.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

I bought 6 golf cart batteries (Napa Specialty) only 1 3/4 year ago, had a charger on them that switched off when charged and since sometimes we would

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JUNE 24, 2010

The Wheego Whip has gone on a lithium diet, lost a little weight, and is now officially a hottie.

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

What would be the problem of me using regular car batteries in my golf cart? I just need to connect them in line to add to 36 volts. Am I missing something.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

I have just bought a 72 pinto electric car conversion that was converted in the early 90's by an eastern Oregon college. I had lots of large ups batteries.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

I want to convert my VW Cabrio (Rabbit/Golf) to a regenerative hybrid (just an onboard gasoline generator is fine) with plug-in and onboard solar charging.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

How does the Energizer EGC2 battery compare to the Trojan T-105? Hi, James - It depends on what you value. I asked around a little bit, and the consensus.

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OCTOBER 30, 2010

How many rounds of 18 holes of golf before the golf cart batteries need recharging? Is is best to discharge the batteries deeply or recharge after every.

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MAY 5, 2010

I was wondering why the electric motors and the conversion process is so expensive. Motors are like $2000 gas engines don't cost that much. I wanted to.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

What does the term cycle life mean when you're talking about electric car or golf cart batteries? Hi, good question. It's the number of times a battery.

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

I have an old 1955 Ford F-100 pick-up that I want to convert to electric. What would be a good AC motor selection for this conversion if I wanted speed?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

What are the viable horsepower ratings of these electric motor? is DC potentially lower than AC? I'm trying to gather all the information I can to make.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

We're considering the purchase of a used golf cart, primarily for getting around our gated community. Is there an advantage to a T-125, over the T-105?

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

I have a 1946 Willy's Jeep. The motor needs rebuilding or replacing, and I would LOVE to convert it to electric so that I could off road w/o the usual.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

I have a 110v motor @ 6.7 amps, 1725 rpms. I don't have any idea what that means, but I am still excited! I really want an electric bike, or something!

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JULY 29, 2010

I have read a bit about the question about the need or non-need for a transmission. Maybe I am still stuck in the gasoline mode, however it would seem.

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JULY 28, 2010

Is there a guide to converting a small car to electric, and a complete parts list of the needed hardware? I want to learn how, but I need help to know.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Does anyone use multi pole motors in EV's, in industry they are quite unusual but I once saw one used to drive a slow continuous oven at either slow.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

I am contemplating a conversion, and wanted to know if anyone has tried to hook up a generator to be run mechanically from the motion of the vehicle?

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Can you tell me that if I convert over to an EV I have a honda civic shuttle {estate}, can I charge my car with solar panels as I live in the middle.

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MARCH 28, 2010

I'd like to know your opinion of using an 3-phase electric motor that is mounted inline to the transmission, run by a generator, that is run by a 2.

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MAY 15, 2010

What is the range in horsepower with an AC electric car motor? Hi, VonFeldt - Honestly, this is a difficult question. In the world of electric car.

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APRIL 5, 2010

How many batteries and what size electric engine do I need to power my 1975 bmw 2002? Does any one have a universal kit (wiring, batteries, safety switches.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Is it possible to use a small combustion engine, just a few horse power, to turn a generator (also small scale) to simply supplement (provide a percentage.

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JULY 7, 2010

I have several hundred 7.4v 1100 mah NIMH batteries. Can I wire them together to make a battery pack large enough to power an AC electric car? Hi, ManZie.

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MAY 19, 2010

I am thinking of undertaking a VW Beetle electric car conversion. The mid 60's cars are not too expensive, and weigh around 1600 lbs. I figure the engine.

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MARCH 6, 2010

Would it be possible to have a set of batteries recharging as your driving? I'm thinking of running a 10,000 watt generator that the recharger is plugged.

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MARCH 3, 2010

I've noticed with EV conversions there is mention of electric reverse being used. Doesn't the manual transmission have reverse gear already? Am I missing.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Is it better to recharge frequently after each use or to wait till the charge is low? Hi, Judith! That depends on the batteries you have in your electric.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Is there an electric car conversion kit where a person can make their own electric car? Hi, Paul - Sure! It's what I would do myself if I were converting.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Why aren't lithium ion batteries being used in electric cars instead of lead-acid? Hi, Drew - Several reasons. First, Li-ion batteries are more expensive.

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JULY 9, 2010

I have some older 6 volt batteries that have been drawn down over time in storage. Is there a way to revive them? They charge, but only up to 5.5 volts.

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MARCH 25, 2010

Me and my father are wanting to convert our Mazda truck into an EV, but we both have no idea as to what we are doing. My question is how do I know what.

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MARCH 25, 2010

Where is the best place to buy the parts to build an AC electric motorcycle? and I do mean a motorcycle - a street cruiser type not a scooter. Hi, Rick.

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