DIY Electric Car

JUNE 9, 2010

Finally, after cajoling the machinist for a month, I finally got my connector between the motor and trans. I do have to hand it to Jon at Portland Manufacturing, he did a great job fabricating this connector it fit like a glove, and after assembling the motor and trans. It ran like a dream.

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Connect Connected Portland Installation 100

DIY Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2010

My next step was to create a shelf within the motor compartment. Fortunately there are many wholesale distributors here in Portland, and after some phone work (I continue to find this method more functional than internet shopping for local goods), I was able to purchase 80’ for $0.40

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Portland Light Installation Purchase 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! More on Electric Cars: It’s On! About Gas 2.0 on It’s On!

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Gas-Electric Standards Plug Gas 66

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

right now, and our conventional 60 Hz is absolute crap - most modern airliners use 400Hz, to save on size of alternators, generators motors and transformers! I see a future of higher voltage ranges, high voltage to high current devices other than a.c. transformers, High voltage battery car systems, home systems, etc., Europe uses 220 v.a.c.

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MIT Gas-Electric Gas Electric Cars 45