DIY Electric Car

JUNE 4, 2025

Last year I saw on a Dutch Fiat Panda forum a person that converted an original fiat panda elettra to a LiFePO4 battery ten years ago. Dear Everybody, My name is Gonard, I am from the Netherlands and already some years in love with the Fiat Panda 141, for 2 years I am driving a petrol version from 1999.

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. You may make use of electric power without buying a new automobile by converting your current vehicle to an electric one. Resale Value While EVs are gaining popularity, the resale market for converted EVs is still uncertain.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 15, 2025

On a recent episode of the VWIDTalk podcast , Bill shared how he converted his 1981 DeLorean into a fully electric vehicle using parts from a salvaged Chevy Bolt. Bill Carlson didnt just dream about owning a DeLorean he electrified the fantasy. I wanted it to look stock, but feel like the future, Carlson said. His next challenge?

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DIY Electric Car

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

It is to convert the 2010 built car to electric power! I am mechanical engineering student at the University of Washington and I thought I share my senior design project that a couple of other students and I are working on for the UW Formula SAE Team. The design phase has gone on for a while now and is nearly complete!

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 23, 2021

Converting an '82 Corvette to use 4 electric motors. I'm looking at using AMR-250 90 single motors from EVWest, and after building a rather nifty calculator for spec analysis, I've figured out that the best way for me to meet my performance goals is to use 4 of them, one to power each wheel.

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Electric Cars are for Girls

MARCH 13, 2019

As exciting as a DIY electric conversion sounds, many people don't have the time, skills, and/or inclination to convert a vehicle themselves. On your main

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 10, 2013

Boa informação sobre a montagem dos IGBTs: Quote: Originally Posted by subcooledheatpump. These are the replacement IGBTs, they are CM300DY-24H. Up next, liquid cooled heatsink/coldplate and 450 volt 6000 microfarad capacitors.'

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EVolution

APRIL 30, 2021

Converting a traditional ICE vehicle into an Electric Car is a very appealing prospect for many who want to drive in style while still staying green. There is no reason to discard the world's beloved gas guzzlers if we convert them instead! The easiest way to convert an EV is to have professionals do it for you.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 14, 2010

So I am converting a 1984 Pontiac Fiero, well you may ask your self why? So your almost there, ready to take the plunge as well to convert a car from gas to electric or maybe you dino drinker is on its last legs and is going to need to be replaced soon. Picking Your Dream Car for Conversion. You deserve this.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

There are also videos on Youtube where people change the pack the DIY way or the individual modules, but be aware to only buy individual modules from a trusted source. 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.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 5, 2025

I've got a 1970s Case 646 garden tractor shell I'd like to convert to electric. The engine caught on fire which has been pulled, but all the other components seem good including hydraulics.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 7, 2025

I think it's too big and looks stupid in an older converted vehicle that doesn't use all the optional extras. I've seen the Eluminator system as installed in the 1978 F100 displayed at the 2021 SEMA show and they used the same factory touch screen.

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Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Oliver Keller at CERN’s S’Cool Lab has created a DIY particle detector that relies on inexpensive silicon photodiodes to detect alpha and beta particles (helium nuclei and free electrons whizzing through the air, respectively) and estimate their energy. I’m doing a Ph.D. Fortunately, I didn’t have to start from scratch.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 3, 2024

The entire powertrain had presumably been converted as part of his building it into a time machine. As EV conversions go, this is probably one of the coolest we’ve come across and it likewise sounds like one of the easier end of the spectrum for someone into DIY.

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Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 2, 2008

Who’s going to get converted by a guy who has no inverter? So, it’s kind of hard to fulfill my global destiny as the pied piper of solar energy, the impassioned Solangelist preaching from my SunPowered pulpit at the big renewable revival meeting when my rooftop is still covering with nothing but asphalt shingles and raccoon scat.

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EV Central

JUNE 19, 2022

Independent electromodders also showcased their wares, as did local school Matthew Flinders Anglican College with its electric converted 1974 Land Rover Series III.

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Cars That Think

JULY 27, 2023

The Galaksija is a Z80 -based, 8-bit DIY machine, cleverly designed so that its bill of materials meshed exactly with what a Yugoslavian was able to import from Western Europe. The picture is one of a landscape littered with uninspired attempts to copy American IBM PCs, British ZX Spectrums , and other Western computers.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 23, 2021

I'm a retired vintage car restorer and have one last car I want to convert to electric. A 1949 Riley Roadster. I'm looking to give it nice power with at least a 250 Km range. Any help, thoughts or prayers would be welcomed.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 6, 2022

Smith at Bell Labs , consist of a sensor that converts an incoming two-dimensional light pattern into an electrical signal that in turn becomes an image. In a 2016 interview with DIY Photography , he said cassettes were the only permanent form of “digital storage” available to him at the time.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 22, 2021

Am wondering if possible how to convert to electric power, probably need much less power as aiming it at a chug along gin palace river boat rather than high power off shore ability cruiser. So, have the boat, just the shell, no engine at all, in the past these were powered by 2 x 140 HP Mercury 3,0 engines (170kW).

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 22, 2021

I have an extra b2200 laying around and looking into potentially converting it into electric. After seeing this video on youtube. I've decided I want to take this idea and run with it. I have already been reading around on various forums and know I'm going to get alot of flak for wanting to do it this way.

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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. You have to balance the power of the motor and the battery size, so you get a decent range out of your converted skateboard. Vestar E-Skateboard DIY Kit.

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DIY Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2011

It can be done by using, a 2nd gen Prius Boost converter. But now it well only go about 1.7 or less unit the HV battery down to far.So one well need to add Power to the HV Battery. One needed about min of 160 volt.

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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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DIY Electric Car

OCTOBER 19, 2010

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. 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.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I am interested in using a forklift motor to convert to an EV. 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 He said I shouldn't overvolt this motor. On another topic?

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 4, 2011

In the future i want to acquire a motor cycle to convert. My Current projects marked for electric conversion stand as this: '25 t-bucket. 1968 Datsun SPL311 "Fair Lady Roadster" 1966 Regatta speed boat (outboard).

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DIY Electric Car

DECEMBER 15, 2010

permits direct mounting of the Torque Converter (Fluid Coupler). 4) Torque Converter/Fluid Coupler ? easily adaptable to a variety of electric motors that incorporate a surface mounting plate. 2) Motor shaft Rigid Steel Coupling ? designed to fit a number of different motor shaft diameters and torque requirements. 3) Steel Flexplate ?

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 21, 2021

I have a 2017 Chevy Gen 2 Volt Battery, Charger, DC-DC Converter, coolant pump, 12V current sensor and associated low and high voltage cabling.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Now instead of batteries arrange the front end to fit a two stroke engine (two strokes are easiest to convert to steam) running a generator head with enough current to power the 50 hp motor. I''m new to the ev world but my idea was to eleminate the batteries.start with a vw beetle, put a 50 hp or more electric motor kit (sold for 3k to 7.5k).

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 20, 2012

I'm converting the front to disc. Today was constructive - I cut the rear off the body, cleaned and painted the transmission, and painted the new front spindles and rear drums. I also received the "unused" Curtis 1231C-8601 from a fellow Ebayer at a great price.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 1, 2010

." It kind makes it hard to just let it go, knowing how easy this converting process is. Below is a picture and video of Brian Sauve the person who donated our first donor car, Brian dream originally was to convert this same car to electric but time does run away.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 31, 2012

I converted my 1992 Toyota pickup to all electric on Sept 2011. I have driven it to work and back 40 miles every day for the past 6 months. I have put over 6000 EV miles on it now. I have continuously been making efficiency tweaks to it. Check out the improvements: Initially 118Amp draw at 50mph.

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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. 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 I need a project!). 4: Learn as much as I can.

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DIY Electric Car

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

It's one thing to geek out with the converted, but to reach out to those who may only think about it in passing and plant the seed that hey. So I wrote them an email and they wrote back and before I knew it, I was on the show. Anyway, we talked about all topics EV, and I am pretty proud that I got to introduce EV to a much broader audience.

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DIY Electric Car

DECEMBER 5, 2008

Gav converted a 1987 Mitsubishi Tredia last year and has been since making films about his conversion, his lifestyle and other EV conversions. Gav's EV Conversion - Living with an EV - IV from Gav on Vimeo. If you aren't familiar with Gav, he's been a long time contributing member of DIYElectricCar under the name of "kiwiev."

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 15, 2010

"Effective today, converted vehicles can be registered as EVs at the following 3 locations: * In Ottawa at the Laurier Avenue licence office. * "At the vehicle licence office, you will need to sign a declaration to the effect that the vehicle has been converted to EV operation. "Upon "EMC is appreciative of MTO? ."

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