Open Source Civic EV Kit

MAY 31, 2009

Here's Gary's Honda Insight EV with lithium ion batteries and an Siemens AC motor. Memorial Day weekend is the one weekend that PIR can't make any loud noises, so they actively recruit electric vehicles and bicycles of all types to race. This shows some of the velomobiles (encased recliner cycles) present at the event. They really fly.

Honda Insight 100

Honda Insight Portland Lithium Ion Insight 100

Open Source Civic EV Kit

OCTOBER 30, 2009

I also received an e-mail from John Barton who used the open-source Civic battery rack design as a starting point for his own lithium-ion battery racks for his Civic DelSol: Hi Tim, I'm finishing up my second ev conversion, this time its a '93 Honda del Sol. My blog is [link].

Lithium Ion 100

Lithium Ion Honda Conversion Batteries 100

Open Source Civic EV Kit

OCTOBER 3, 2009

Spend a lot of time making the car aerodynamic like the Aero-Civic Redo the system with lithium-ion batteries and double the amp-hours for $10,000 and lots of time (ouch!). Some options to consider: Purchase a whole new set of batteries for $3000 (ick!).

Range 113

Range Lithium Ion Installation Miles 113

Open Source Civic EV Kit

JUNE 22, 2009

Someone over in the UK had their Belktronix charge detector blow up too with a lithium ion battery pack, so I hope this circuit can help them too. I'm very excited that adding a.01uf 01uf capacitor to the opto-coupler input cleared up much of the noise. Thanks to all who responded for your ideas and well wishes.

Lithium Ion 100

Lithium Ion IDEA Supplies Charging 100

Open Source Civic EV Kit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

I think the next major project (If I don't go out and purchase a Nissan "Leaf" outright) is to upgrade the batteries to lithium-ion types when the AGM lead-acid batteries die. Now that the intermittent wiper system is fixed and brake vacuum pump is upgraded, I don't plan on doing any more work on the Civic for awhile.

Lead Acid 100

Lead Acid Portland Lithium Ion Conversion 100