Cheap DIY Motors 
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. There is no need for a starter motor nor clutch in Toyota’s hybrid system. During reversing, the Prius is powered only by the electric motor. It is something very cheap to fix and to inspect.
DIY Electric Car
JUNE 23, 2025
looking for inwheel hub motors Jump to Latest 2.8K views 56 replies 11 participants last post by slomobile 2h ago MikeGotASpaceship Discussion starter 16 posts · Joined 2025 Add to quote Only show this user #1 · Feb 19, 2025 Hello I’m looking for inwheel hub motors for sale anyone selling any? What VCU will you use to control them?
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Cars That Think
AUGUST 20, 2021
add an electric motor to a bicycle —a project that involved a considerable outlay of money and many hours in a machine shop behind a lathe. Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. It uses an "outrunner" motor designed for electric skateboards. Fast forward a dozen years.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 20, 2021
add an electric motor to a bicycle —a project that involved a considerable outlay of money and many hours in a machine shop behind a lathe. Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. It uses an "outrunner" motor designed for electric skateboards. Fast forward a dozen years.
DIY Electric Car
DECEMBER 23, 2012
gap in the AC motor offerings from the many motor manufacturers. the "lower" cost systems out there for DIY people. methodology and materials required to do a DIY Industrial AC motor customization. Their findings, so far, are really simple and cheap. to the DIY crowd. AC propulsion systems.
Cars That Think
JULY 30, 2021
KAIST/Korea Polytechnic University The paper doesn't directly address the cost of the MHD, and with three motors and some other electronics in it, it's not likely to be super cheap. It's also possible to build your own MHD device for cheap , if you know what you're doing.
DIY Electric Car
JULY 14, 2010
A few things to keep in mind before you take that plunge are simple things like; If you have always wanted a certain type of car but it was always just out of your reach you can normally find one that has a blown motor or needs a lot of mechanical work in order to get to pass testing for a reasonable price. You deserve this.
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