Cars That Think
JANUARY 8, 2024
Smart scale-maker Withings isn’t calling its new product a tricorder; instead, it calls its BeamO device a “multiscope” that is designed to monitor key vital signs—acting as a thermometer, oximeter, stethoscope, and electrocardiograph machine. Perhaps, however, that gadget is about to hit the market. But I will check it out. Look Ma, no plug!
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 10, 2021
The electric fire truck is designed to everything a conventional one can–and more. The Rosenbauer electric fire truck is designed for urban operations. That’s the point California and other states are mandating all new light-duty vehicles for sale must produce zero tailpipe emissions (ZEVs). Making History.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
MAY 1, 2007
The 914 AC kit uses 8V golf cart batteries and I'm wondering if different batteries like Hawkers or Optima Yellow-Top batteries would be better. Both US-Battery and Trojan have 8-volt golf-cart batteries. This week is packed, so I might get to hooking up the back-up light wiring on the EV if there's time on Friday.
Charged EVs
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Before Tesla, they were seen as nerdy golf carts, far from usable as “real cars.” Back in the day, the original Hummer H1 was a military vehicle with a light veneer of consumer comfort. It’s even designed to accept aftermarket 37-inch tires without modification. Jaw-dropping specs. And ground clearance of up to 15.9
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
Grant recipients include state governments, local governments and metropolitan transportation authorities, in partnership with an active designated Clean Cities Coalition(s). Vehicles eligible under the new area of interest #4 include: Light-, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (LMHDV) using EPACT alternative fuels.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
MAY 13, 2007
In the process, I got some two-conductor wire to make the connections to the potbox switch and backup-light switch cleaner. 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
AUGUST 5, 2007
Since traffic is really light on Sunday morning, I drove to work (15 miles away) and back to see how the 914 would handle. I'm not sure how much current these golf cart batteries are designed for. The RPM stays constant when I "coast" unlike a gasoline engine which tends to slowly drift back to "idle."
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