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An Easy EV Conversion Kit For People

Open Source Civic EV Kit

After spending the past year and a half converting a Porsche 914 to an electric vehicle, I decided to expand my horizons by designing an open-source electric vehicle (EV) conversion kit for a commonly used car. All the commercially available freeway-capable (70 mph) EVs are priced way out of reach for the average consumer.

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Proud of its roots

Electric Auto Association

“Fifty years ago, there were no EVs available commercially. Most of us just did our own conversions. But there are others of us who still have an interest in the conversion aspect and the more technical end of things.” I cut the frame and extended it, and then a guy from the DEVC donated a golf cart motor,” he explained. “I