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This DIY electric parade float chassis could be any vehicle you want it to be

Electrek

The motors, controllers, batteries, and everything else is usually built into a flat deck connected to the wheels, meaning the rest of the vehicle is basically just bolted on top. The engineer in me always thought it’d be fun to have just the bare skateboard, meaning you could go wild with your ideas of what to put on top.

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This slightly shady $500 kit turns your e-bike into an electric snowmobile

Baua Electric

I’m not saying this is a good idea. In fact, it’s probably a terrible idea for several reasons that we’re going to cover. I do know that the kit includes a 1,000W motor designed to run on 48V, though they also describe it as 2,000W in some areas. For just $520, this Bad Idea On Ice can be yours!

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

Or, that was the idea, anyway. KAIST/Korea Polytechnic University The paper doesn't directly address the cost of the MHD, and with three motors and some other electronics in it, it's not likely to be super cheap. As of right now, IoTIZER is a research-through-design project from KAIST in Korea.

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Looking to do a Ev Conversion on my Mazda B2200

DIY Electric Car

I've decided I want to take this idea and run with it. I like I because it re uses half the original engine and maintains stock motor/transmission mounts. I also like the idea of keeping the manual 5 spd for a. After seeing this video on youtube. Looking to do a Ev Conversion on my Mazda B2200.

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EV Architecture

DIY Electric Car

I’d be grateful for anyone’s ideas who might share them as to the attached architecture for my 1946 Dodge Sedan conversion. Some things are set: motor, controller, number of leaf battery modules. I’m trying to be extra scrappy in my approach, without being cheesy.

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The Hyper-9 Thread

DIY Electric Car

Hyper-9 Motor Installation, Mounts, Etc. but I have no idea what's appropriate and I've gotten to response to an email and a phone call to EV asking for guidance. Please, feel free to post any Hyper-9 info and questions in this thread! couple to join 2 Hyper 9's. They have 1 1/8" shafts.

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Electric Bike Conversion Kit Selection

Electric Vehicless

As the cost of an electric bike conversion kit in comparison to a new electric cycle is half approx & not too tough to assemble, if you have time & little bit of idea about installation you have to go with an e bike conversion kit. Motor is the part that rotates the tyre through energy use from the battery pack. Hub Motors.

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