DIY Electric Car

OCTOBER 19, 2010

1984 Pontiac Fiero Electric Vehicle Conversion / From start to finish with a ride along. 1984 Pontiac Fiero Electric Vehicle Conversion / From start to finish with a ride along. In this video you will see how easy it is to convert a gas car to electric in your driveway with no garage and really no special tools.

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DIY Electric Car

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Some time ago we were approached by a City Municipality that was in the process of doing a fleet conversion of their gas vehicles to electric. Their bottom line was to achieve vehicle performance and functionality that replicated that of the gas vehicle while of course providing long term energy cost savings. 3) Steel Flexplate ?

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 3, 2012

It has been about 5 months since I posted my first blog about converting my car to electricity. My professional life has kept me busy, but I still have made good progress on my conversion. The air conditioning evaporator is now able to be converted to my cold water heat exchanger. Adapter Plate: I have a couple options.

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DIY Electric Car

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

It is my intention to give a detailed account of the process of converting a 1988 Subaru Justy DL into an EV. 2: Keep the cost as low as I can. I chose this site to share the process because I think it is the best and most informative site on the subject. My project goals are: 1: Do as much of the work myself as is pratical. (I

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

On the way there, I made a pit stop at a gas station to buy a bottle of champagne as a gift, hoping to start out a conversation with a stranger on the right foot. The cost of that usually starting just below $1,000 or changing the faulty modules (28 modules in a pack) individually that is much cheaper. That service can be costly.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I am interested in using a forklift motor to convert to an EV. I have no idea what they cost. Is a Porsche 924 an easy car to convert? An owner of a forklift wreckers told me that a 24V electric palletjack motor would be good for a small car. He said that he would sell me a motor that can lift about 3.5 On another topic?

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Green Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

However, if you love skateboarding and thought of how to convert a skateboard to electric, there are DIY electric skateboard conversion kits available in the market today. Things to remember when buying skateboard conversion kits. The best electric skateboard conversion kits. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

When Straubel—also known for his 1984 Porsche 944 EV conversion—left Tesla, he founded Redwood Materials , a leading lithium battery recycling company in Carson City, Nevada. That was quite a conversion.” It was mostly members with electric conversions. After that, the word spread fast.” Staubel Roadter intro at EAASV meeting.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

After discovering that many of the electric cars available on the market come with a sizeable price tag, Mr Roth decided to try the conversion to electric himself. Roth explained that he checked with his insurance company and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and found that his converted Escort is legal.

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DIY Electric Car

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

My plan is to convert this ride into an EV. Should I look for a straight axle with chain conversion? I have the resources to create an adapter to convert the 13 spine either up or down to match a golf cart motor. But the cost of a motor and controller is going to be the biggest expense. Here''s the project and the plan.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. At that point, we expect the aftermarket companies prices to have come down sufficiently so that their conversions will be attractive to owners of hundreds of thousands of hybrids already on the road. So far, most start as hybrids.

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DIY Electric Car

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

So take the opportunity cost that this oil price increase caused and it is just short of being over ½ of the amount of money that was lost in GDP! According to the Electrification Coalitions Roadmap, if the Light Duty vehicle class was converted to Electric power we would see the amount of imported oil go to zero. Everything!

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

The catalytic converter that keeps the ICE from being a gross polluter in conventional cars and hybrids however, isn't kept warm by the continual embrace of an ever-churning engine in a hybrid with all-electric range. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car. Cold starts mean more pollution.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 1, 2023

Imagine the Siri voice or the Alexa voice; it’s like that, but rather than being an AI that you’re having a conversation with, it moves all the functionality of the computer from the mouse. The Kurzweil Reading Machine that he developed was not instantaneous, but in the course of a couple minutes, converted text to synthetic speech.

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Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 2, 2021

DIY Guru is an example for electric vehicle training and skillset development institute. Electric vehicle conversion Electric vehicle charging station setup Electric vehicle maintenance Electric vehicle-related software training center. #5 Please do a cost effectiveness analysis before launching a portable charging station business.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Reply ↓ ↑ report 6 CaramelZappa 3:20AM (4/23/2009) Yea, you COULD convert a lotus for $10k but the conversion wouldnt be terribly satisfying. link] This guy has a very nice looking conversion, he managed to do it for about 25k. I really hope this can be built for a reasonable cost. Its a Lotus.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Good advertising for Chrysler if theyre willing to take a hit on the cost in order to put a giant EV sticker in multiple locations on each van. i would like to see maybe Smith America build a conversion of their current cars, maybe have a retrofit model so you dont have to get rid of the trucks at all, just upgrade!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

They will have to access how much it will cost them to switch. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Or Cell phone companies agreeing on all cellphone using a mini-usb plug. Tesla probably did not sign up because they are already making EV cars. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Theres a company in Guernsey (a UK island) which does conversions (the Mk1 shape), but I want a current shape model and a 60 mile range is just fine. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Why is it taking so long for manufacturers to get this sorted?? Follow us on Twitter!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

There are likely many benefits to home charging that ought to make this the most popular option and here well cover the three "c"s: convenience, cost, and carbon-control. If cost is an important consideration, than charging your EV at home is a no-brainer as it cuts out any profit-hungry middlemen. Battery swapping has its critics.

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