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Batteries are Here!

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

After much time on the phone with UPS Freight, the 8-volt golf cart batteries finally showed up today! I'll be busy for the next week or so, but the next step is to attach the batteries together with crimped copper webbing from Napa Auto Parts and possibly fire up the controller to spin the rear axle.

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Impatience.

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I should be getting the 18 8-volt golf-cart batteries from American Battery Company early next week. Napa Auto Parts is willing to sell me battery grounding straps of any length with eyelets on each end so I can hook everything together. I'll keep y'all posted. Grrr, it's sunny out and I want my 914 targa top EV! :).

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

They are either glorified golf cart city cars like this one or they are only for the very wealthy like the Tesla. Apr 25 01:04 PM | Link | Reply HerrHansa 12 Comments A golf cart with a nice body, for more than the price of a decked out Mini. Electric cars a still a joke.