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Looking to do a Ev Conversion on my Mazda B2200

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I've decided I want to take this idea and run with it. I also like the idea of keeping the manual 5 spd for a. After seeing this video on youtube. I have already been reading around on various forums and know I'm going to get alot of flak for wanting to do it this way. Looking to do a Ev Conversion on my Mazda B2200.

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EV Architecture

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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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just thinking about changing my 76 spitfire to a electric car

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I was hoping someone would give my an idea of the cost of going electric. I'm trying to decide if I was to go with another gas engine or turn it into a electric car. If I go gas it will probably cost me $2000 or so. Around town here it is flat terran. If I was to build my spit for here with top speed of 50mph and say 25 to 50 mile range.

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The Hyper-9 Thread

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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. Hyper-9 Motor Installation, Mounts, Etc. couple to join 2 Hyper 9's. NetGain sent me 2 Hyper 9's, but nothing to couple them together. They have 1 1/8" shafts. Can anyone here point me.

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steam/ev hybrid

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I''m new to the ev world but my idea was to eleminate the batteries.start with a vw beetle, put a 50 hp or more electric motor kit (sold for 3k to 7.5k). Now instead of batteries arrange the front end to fit a two stroke engine (two strokes are easiest to convert to steam) running a generator head with enough current to power the 50 hp motor.

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Cleaning aluminium oxide off terminals

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After doing 70% of it, I read on evworks that it''s a good idea to clean the terminals with a wire brush to remove aluminium oxide. Wiring up the pack. So disconnected all the cells and BMS cabling. A whole day "wasted" - except that it will hopefully perform better with the lower resistance.

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New Electric Car Concept

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We at Orlando M concepts are very excited that we can share this with our fans and become a network of people who can share different ideas about green technology, futuristic motorcycles, three wheelers and car designs. re going to start giving away prizes to our fans, such as shirts, hats, and electronic albums of the designs.

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