Auto Installation Kits Lead Acid 
Electric Auto Association
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
“I’d done a conversion with lead acid batteries in 1982 on a 1971 VW Beetle,” Garver continued. “My I had to build a controller from a kit,” continued Garver, who was a member of the Electric Auto Association at that time. Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion. “I
Electric Auto Association
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
“I’d done a conversion with lead acid batteries in 1982 on a 1971 VW Beetle,” Garver continued. “My I had to build a controller from a kit,” continued Garver, who was a member of the Electric Auto Association at that time. Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion. “I
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected. is Hymotions San Francisco-based distributor/installer. Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
See also: Electric Auto Assn. We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries).
Spirit of DC - PHEV3A
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
And there is Robb Protheroe's offer to integrate the new Li-ion battery pack with the PluginSupply kit and system, once shipped by DPS to Petaluma, CA. Conferring with Amtrak on "Spirit's" Auto Train Return from Sanford, Florida. See Dr Walter Wu's email regarding gifting the "Spirit of DC" in the Feb 2009 timeframe.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JANUARY 22, 2009
The new regulations will drive up the price of such conversions, putting them out of reach for most Prius owners, and ensuring that the only way to purchase a next generation eco-friendly car will be from one of the world’s two largest auto companies. But the auto companies hated the CARB rules and never really wanted to sell the cars.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
at least, the recycling infrastructure for the well-established lead-acid batteries is robust. lead-acid batteries have a far better recycling rate than even aluminum bottles — over 90% of lead-acid batteries are recycled. None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries.
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