Porsche 914 EV Conversion

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

I let out a major sigh of relief today when the new Iota DC-DC converter showed up today along with the synthetic transmission fluid that ElectroAuto said they would send me. EVParts.com sells it as a DC-DC converter for many of their electric vehicle conversion kits.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

FEBRUARY 9, 2008

Many things have passed through my mind over the past year and a half while converting this vehicle. Here goes (in no particular order): Things That Went Well During the Conversion The 914 AC kit from Electro Automotive is a good one. If you do your own conversion, tap into all these resources whenever you have an issue.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

In was eager to get the new DC-DC converter installed so I left work a bit early and got to work so I could still drive the car to breakfast with my girlfriend tomorrow morning. The DC-DC converter fits rather nicely in the old space. Here's a closer view of the top of the Iota DLS-45 converter.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 26, 2007

Les Goldman wants you to convert (your hybrid.) ARB could spend a year in conversation with stakeholders to figure out regs and credits for new OEM plug-in hybrid cars. They've been converting some cars back east, working out the kinks. They've been converting some cars back east, working out the kinks. Easy as 123.

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Hero Splendor EV Conversion Kit launched at Rs 35k by GoGoA1. GoGoA1 an OEM/ODM and electric & solar-powered vehicles and its components supplier in India has launched the most affordable Hero Splendor, one of the best selling bikes and most favourite bike in India conversion kit for Rs 35,000.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JULY 18, 2007

Here's a front view with the DC-DC converter. WARNING: The instructions provide direction for a different DC-DC converter with the "input" and "output" terminals swapped left-to-right from the DC-DC converter that comes with the AC kit.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

AUGUST 25, 2007

We chatted about the blown CCPower DC-DC converter and the engine vibrations. Since I fixed the DC-DC converter, we agreed that I would try to find out which conditions would cause it to blow again, if it does. Mike doesn't have an AC kit 914 back at the ranch.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

AUGUST 24, 2007

pre-made 24" battery cable with lugs (from NAPA) #2 philips/standard screwdrivers pliers small utility knife to cut insulation small 12V SLA battery to bootstrap the system if 12V battery dies Again, what would you add/subtract/modify in this kit? Next up: fixing the stranded car, looking at the PakTrakr and getting the heater fan to work.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JULY 18, 2007

In the process of attaching cables to the auxiliary battery, I got a click from the key-switch relay on the right and the DC-DC converter turned on (red light). Also, the instructions for the DC kit may not apply to the AC kit. Also, the instructions for the DC kit may not apply to the AC kit.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

MARCH 6, 2008

If the 12V battery is dead, you need a small 12V battery (9V would probably work) to activate the DC-DC converter relay to bootstrap the 12V charging process. If I don't get elected co-chair next Thursday, I'm going to start an open-source EV conversion kit sub-group within the OEVA.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JULY 19, 2007

In the process, the DC-DC converter turned on (indicated by red LED) and then slowly decayed to the off state. of the DC instructions, it drives the keyswitch relay coil instantaneously with 12 volts, energizing the coil. I spent the evening debugging the small sparking issue I ran into yesterday. The moment of truth!

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

MAY 5, 2007

One of the other 914 kit converters questioned why the accessory battery couldn't stay in the original tray, but I decided to remove it anyway and have the accessory battery up in the front trunk near the DC/DC converter. Taking out the hood latch was a bit tougher.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

The DC-DC converter is still working fine, so the car is actually quite convenient to drive. With the motor out, I'm going to look into RPM kits for electric cars that use spinning magnets on the flywheel with a magnetic sensor to generate a signal. The same thing helps when starting from stopped on a hill. Stay tuned.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

AUGUST 24, 2007

Since the DC-DC converter was blown and I didn't want to deal with it, I focussed on some other electrical problems I'd been having. 7 in the kit instructions), through a bolt connecting the large red wires, and then back to the ignition switch.

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Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Impacts of Vehicle to Grid on power quality (DC – AC conversion and power injection happens) You may start as follows. And my project topic is matrix converter bidirectional contactless charger for EV. Anyway, you may try to implement some control techniques for power electronics converter for EV control.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

Chevrolet S-10 :Brian has a new and very nice conversion. Chevrolet S-10 :Jim Coates very clean conversion Chevrolet S-10 :Mark Brueggemanns neat project, and more. Comutacar : Scott HullsC-cars and upgrades DaihatsuFellow Van : Interesting Japanese conversion. FordExpress : Svein Medhus has the first EV conversion in Norway.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

highlights the small-but-growing phenomenon of people converting fossil-fueled cars to run on electricity. For this baby-blue Rover, the conversion includes a powerful electric drive unit from a. There, more than 60 employees and two production lines will have the capacity for 100 conversions a year. Each of E.C.D.’s

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

At Electric Blue™, we are gearing up to convert popular, brand-new compact cars and sedans into electric vehicles with enough range to meet your day-to-day driving needs. Not a conversion kit. Imagine commuting to work or school, shopping, taking the kids to soccer –without ever visiting a gas station again!

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JANUARY 28, 2008

I lost much sleep last night obsessing about how I could fix the DC-DC converter and, as a result, I was very tired and had an irritable day. I find out this morning from Ross Cunniff (who also recently completed the 914 AC kit), that he has had ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS with his CCPower DC-DC converter.

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Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The charge point operator (CPO) can store grid energy when it is affordable or locally produced solar energy and utilise it as backup power for rapid DC charging or during peak hours when electricity is costly.   Making the conversion to electric vehicles is becoming more and more appealing as a result of all these causes.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. PiPrius : Open Source documentation and kits.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius. Please send it to webmaster@calcars.org.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JUNE 26, 2007

On minor disappointment is that the cable supplied in the kit is #2 gauge cable. I suppose the AC kit doesn't require as much current as the DC kit, but I'll take all the efficiency I can get at this point. He converted his 914 with the Electro Auto DC kit and challenged me to a duel at NEDRA.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JULY 15, 2007

Here is the 9-in-1 wire for the AC kit pulled through the grommet between the passenger compartment and the fuel compartment. Here's the wiring specified in the DC instructions (supposedly the same for AC) on the relay block. I finally got to work on the electric car again today. The next major task is wiring up the front compartment.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. April 10, 2009 10:06 pm Link I make, convert and drive EV’s and have for 13 yrs. In most conversions cost is about the same because of needless weight. . — Larry 4. — Jeff U 6. Lead batts are around 98% recycled.

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