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Potbox and Backup Switch

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Note that the pink quick-disconnects are tied to the right two terminals and not the far left and far right terminals as in the original DC design. Without the saddle boxes that came in the original 914 DC design, there are few places to tie this cable to.

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A closer look at humidity control methods for EV electronics

Charged EVs

The first things to consider when choosing a scheme to protect against water intrusion or condensation are the cost of the device, closely followed by the consequences of it failing. This obviously weighs heavily on any onboard devices, like the inverter and DC-DC converter, but is less of a concern for something like a DC fast charger.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And, if you consider lifetime costs of owning an EV versus owning a traditional internal combustion car, even if the initial purchase price of the EV is much more than your combustion car and you have to replace a battery for $4,000 after 7-10 years, the EV still costs less to operate. — Larry 4.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It is simply the cost of doing business. "On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). You guys go ahead and buy your 40 mile per charge GM golf cart. So is the management in Washinton DC.

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