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Quirky Porsche Features Killed my 12V Battery

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

The Porsche 914 has a bunch of "distinctive" features that make it different from many other cars. Another quirk is that if you leave the turn signal on after removing the ignition key, your tail light on that side stays on. I was able to "jump-start" the car by using my 12V fan-power transformer to activate the DC-DC converter relay.

Porsche 100
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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

DIY Electric Car

It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity. Winter 2011-2012: Engine Bay and Under-car: The car is now completely gas-less. I was also able to strip a good 2/3rds of the wiring from the car as they were directly related to ICE components. This is a 6.7"

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

Green Car Congress

Unlike vehicles without the Start-Stop system, the BlueMotion Technology models have an extra battery data module (for acquiring momentary battery charge status); a reinforced engine starter; a DC/DC converter; and a durable deep-cycle glass mat battery on board. at traffic lights). SCR catalytic converter.

MPG 210
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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

I could drive a Class 8 truck over a light-duty charger, and it will activate one pad of that truck and still charge. John Holland: We fasten the receiver plate underneath the car. We connect high-power communication lines into the DC charging system of the car. They’re converting to new technology. How does that work?