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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? If anything, it's gone up.

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A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap

Cars That Think

Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? That got me thinking, how hard would it be, and how much would it cost, to do a simple conversion now? If anything, it's gone up.

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

With a 110-volt inverter and solar panels on the roof and hood, the car can get a boost for its battery from the sun or any electrical source.Asher drove to Nogales High School on Tuesday, plugged in the battery outside the automotive shop and gave Ruben Verdugo’s students a look at the future. We have to find an alternative fuel source.”Right

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

He and Charlie put in a FatBoy Harley Davidson rear tire with belt drive to a 72 volt motor. Jerry is the owner of a PHEV Prius with Plug in Supply conversion kit, plus solar panels on the roof installed by Bob Bruninga, Naval Academy engineering professor. The brakes and suspension were also upgraded. 6000+ miles.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

German energy firm RWE has stated that a cadre of respected automakers and energy firms have all come together in agreement on a three-point, 400-volt plug that will enable electric cars the world over to be recharged anywhere, regardless of which recharging station they stop at.

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The Reality of Fast Charging for Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The basic equation governing the charging of batteries is W = V * A, or to put it into words, Watts equals Volts times Amps. Let’s consider a simple example, say an EV conversion that has a 120V pack and a range of around 30 miles.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

So while my car is powering the great city during the day how will I have juice to drive home at the end of the day? EPA declares CO2 a “threat to public health&# Alternative Energy Stocks The Time is Right for Gas-guzzler to Dual-mode EV Conversions Joel Makower: Two Steps Forward The Seven Sins of Greenwashing: Is Everybody Lying?

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