DIY Electric Car
MARCH 3, 2012
I will be using a GPS speedometer and odometer (The state of Utah does not care about ODO readings after the car is 10 years old). For tachometer, I will be using a sensor ring on the second shaft end of the motor connected to a new instrument. I am building a commuter car for a city with 45MPH speed limits.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
However, consumer demand for PEVs is quite uncertain and, barring another global spike in oil prices, may be limited to a minor percentage of new vehicle purchasers (e.g., early technology adopters and relatively affluent urban consumers interested in a “green” commuter car). Early Adopters vs. Mainstream Car Buyers.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
FEBRUARY 9, 2008
This made the job much easier and I feel the crimps are much better connections. If I had to do it again, I would definitely send it out for rebuilding by someone else or just purchase a newly refurbished 914 transmission. Get connected with the online 914 community at 914world or 914club.com as well as with your local EV community.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 25, 2009
UK Business Secretary Lord Mandelson behind the wheel of the Smith Ampere electric van, based on the Ford Transit Connect. In February of 2009 Smith Electric announced an agreement with Ford Motor Company to provide an electric version of the Ford Transit Connect Van for the North American Market. Click to enlarge.
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