Porsche 914 EV Conversion

MAY 1, 2007

Since I'm still waiting on parts from ElectroAuto, I decided to take the plunge and do some extensive research on Lead-Acid battery technology. 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.

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Lead Acid Golf Cart Batteries Battery 100

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

MAY 5, 2007

It's a pity that we have to remove this, but the size of the golf-cart batteries clearly interfere with the latch. It turns out that the positive wire to the horn is also tied directly to the positive terminal of the 12-volt system. Here's the sawed off hood latch. The 914 uses pressure from the spare tire (??!!)

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Golf Cart DC Kits Lead Acid 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which is expected to sell for $40,000 when it goes on sales in the U.S. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co. and Korean golf cart maker CT&T Co. Those prices are much lower than that of General Motors Corp.s in late 2010.

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China Electric Vehicles Chery Vehicles 28

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The MiEV runs on a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged in seven or so hours on a 240-volt line. The Chevy Volt is going to count on an overnight charge from a standard wall outlet. There are choices for 110 volt versus 220 volt, slow versus quick charges, and solar options. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

at least, the recycling infrastructure for the well-established lead-acid batteries is robust. lead-acid batteries have a far better recycling rate than even aluminum bottles — over 90% of lead-acid batteries are recycled. None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries.

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Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. "The Volt is a case study. " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41