Electric Powered Cars: Coal or ICE
Electric Cars are for Girls
JANUARY 28, 2012
How are electric powered cars fueled with electricity from coal power plants better than the gas-guzzler I'm already driving?
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Electric Cars are for Girls
NOVEMBER 12, 2011
"In the long run, a fully electrified vehicle fleet would theoretically -- just do the math! -- provide enough balancing power for a 100 percent renewable electricity system." - John Farrell, Grist
Electric Cars are for Girls
JUNE 11, 2012
Grandma power is saving the planet.
Electric Cars are for Girls
OCTOBER 1, 2010
And what are the average power requirements for the average motor that is used. Why do people us 6v batteries in their electric cars and not 12v or 24v?
Electric Cars are for Girls
JULY 7, 2010
Can I wire them together to make a battery pack large enough to power an AC electric car? I have several hundred 7.4v 1100 mah NIMH batteries. Hi, ManZie.
Electric Cars are for Girls
MAY 2, 2009
To generate electricity to power an EV, couldn't an alternator of the proper given voltage be used instead of batteries? Alternators.
Electric Cars are for Girls
AUGUST 16, 2011
Could you put a magnetic electrical generator on the axles of the unpowered wheels of your car to feed the battery/ could you use the wheels as a turbine?
Electric Cars are for Girls
SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
I am contemplating a conversion, and wanted to know if anyone has tried to hook up a generator to be run mechanically from the motion of the vehicle?
Electric Cars are for Girls
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
The different types of fuel cells are used for various jobs, from powering cell phones to generating electricity for power grids.
Electric Cars are for Girls
DECEMBER 20, 2018
What type of wire is required or recommended for the primary power from the battery to the controller -then to the motor? must it be shielded?
Electric Cars are for Girls
JANUARY 3, 2009
I want to build an electric car but I don't want to have to carry around all those batteries. It's not just because of weight or.
Electric Cars are for Girls
MAY 27, 2019
I pan to power with a ac motor but the main question I have is would one I am doing research on the possible conversion of 1980s to 1990s pickup truck.
Electric Cars are for Girls
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
The Lynch motor has a reputation for having an outstanding power-to-weight ratio - but they're small. For his electric car, Dr. Paul Pancella twinned two Lynch motors together for full-size performance from a half-size motor.
Electric Cars are for Girls
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
How could I add an on-board gasoline-powered electric generator to power my electric conversion pick-up? Is it feasible to then use this to power the
Electric Cars are for Girls
JUNE 11, 2012
The Sparrow electric car was featured in Austin Powers 'Goldmember'. Groovy, baby!
Electric Cars are for Girls
FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Does anyone sell the adaptor to convert my 1956 CJ 4X4 with the F-head 4 cylinder motor to electric power? Hi, Frank - I really doubt you'll find a pre-made
Electric Cars are for Girls
NOVEMBER 13, 2011
Traditionally, street rods have been powered by fire breathing, and belching, large displacement V8's. Recently, Ford has supplied its Ecoboost engine
Electric Cars are for Girls
JUNE 5, 2011
If I can come up with something that produces electric power for a car motor, how many volts would I need to keep it running? Hi, William - You're
Electric Cars are for Girls
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Is there a kids electric scooter that's more than just a toy, but not so powerful or heavy that a child can't handle it?
Electric Cars are for Girls
NOVEMBER 6, 2009
I have a 1979 Cub Cadet 682 garden tractor with a 17 hp gas engine which provides power to a hydrostatic drive and electric clutch power takeoff for.
Electric Cars are for Girls
JULY 17, 2008
Why not integrate a diesel powered generator, and use an AC motor to power the car? Why use batteries ? Batteries are heavy, and maintenance hogs.
Electric Cars are for Girls
MARCH 6, 2010
I'm thinking of doing a gas/electric hybrid conversion (using a small motorcycle engine to power the charging circuit) - My question is what resources.
Electric Cars are for Girls
JANUARY 30, 2010
What is the horse power of these AC motors in comparison to a gas engine in relation to size? Example, to have an electric motor replace a 5.7L
Electric Cars are for Girls
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
I've been kicking this problem around about using a gas generator to power an electric motor. I know it does not take you away from oil, but it does.
Electric Cars are for Girls
AUGUST 6, 2009
What motor would you suggest for electric power for a boat like this? Eventually I would like to put solar panels as a bimini top. It's simple and.
Electric Cars are for Girls
JUNE 19, 2009
I've looked at several motors and the dual shaft looks like it would drive the accessories - you know, A/C, Power Steering and all that stuff - is.
Electric Cars are for Girls
MAY 7, 2009
I want to power a small electric cart with a generator. I have a Honda 3000 watt generator that I take camping. It's very quiet and has electric.
Electric Cars are for Girls
MARCH 3, 2009
I have a small kit aircraft that I would like to convert to electric motor power. This aircraft is basically a sight seeing aircraft and flight.
Electric Cars are for Girls
JULY 9, 2009
I am thinking of converting my 89 Honda Civic s/w to an all electric power driven system. I really don't want to go to a kit.
Electric Cars are for Girls
JANUARY 13, 2009
I want to use a 10 hp motor (approx 7500 watts and 3500 rpm with a 1:2 gearbox) with an Allen-Bradley power flex 40 drive, and a good.
Electric Cars are for Girls
MAY 22, 2008
I saw on your website somewhere there was mention of a gas generator powering an electric motor. This is called a Parallel Hybrid Drivetrain.
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