Open Source Civic EV Kit
MAY 31, 2008
While the design of the shaft and transmission adapter is not open-source, there are many other parts (like the DC motor) that aren't open-source as well. With a clutched system, I just order the shaft and transmission adapter from Electro Auto and everything is just done.
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. He also agreed to provide a new motor to flywheel coupler if I still had engine vibrations.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
MAY 13, 2007
I went back to Parkrose hardware today to pick up stainless steel bolts to attach the motor cables to the controller. Note that the pink quick-disconnects are tied to the right two terminals and not the far left and far right terminals as in the original DC design. Here's the somewhat finished potbox.
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. It's a pity that we have to remove this, but the size of the golf-cart batteries clearly interfere with the latch.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
JANUARY 20, 2007
He got one of the earlier DC motor kits for the 914 from Electro Automotive. Besides, the PowerCheq units only handle 12 volt batteries and the ElectroAuto kit is designed for 8-volt golf-cart batteries, so a homebrew system will be required. It looks like this is going to take some patience.
Plug In India
DECEMBER 21, 2021
By Abhishek & Kamlesh In this episode of Electric Car watch, we will talk about the Indian electric car startup Strom Motors and what they need to do to be a relevant player this decade. Of course, the lack of DC fast charging, at least at the time of reporting, will make longer journeys more or less impractical.
Charged EVs
MAY 2, 2024
solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric turbines); 3) an appropriate DC-input charger for said source; and 4) a DC-to-AC inverter to power the house, EV charger, well pump, etc. An off-grid energy system basically consists of just four key components: 1) a battery to store energy; 2) one or more renewable energy sources (e.g.
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