DIY Electric Car

JUNE 12, 2025

I will be converting my 1971 GMCe 1/2 ton truck to electric using hybrid and electric car parts here in Sacramento California. This will be a companion thread to the one on 67-72ChevyTrucks.com where I fight rust and do general restoration repairs. I also have a video series on my Good Enuff Garage YouTube channel.

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Electric Cars are for Girls

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Well, this is more a suggestion, rather than a question, on how to build your own hybrid electric car. The average 4cyl car motor weighs about 700 lbs,

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Launched in 2022 with a gasoline engine, the 2025 Carnival now has a hybrid option for those seeking better fuel economy and performance. Kia invited the international media to San Diego, California, last week to drive the updated 2025 Carnival SX Hybrid Prestige Dark Edition. Driving Experience: On the Road The Carnival’s 6.8-inch

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 30, 2022

The enjoyment of driving the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid began with getting 45.4 Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XL, powered by a 2.5-Liter This may sound a bit odd, but you don’t start the Maverick Hybrid as much as power it up. Fuel Economy King in a Not-So-Small Pickup. Hitting the Road.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 16, 2025

This Drive Unit has been professionally rebuilt with new hybrid ceramic rotor and primary drive gear bearings. Tesla Large Drive Unit, this is the "Sport" version with the performance inverter.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2024

The Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Pickup You Can Buy Ford Maverick Hybrid owners will willingly tell you all about their truck, so be prepared to hang-out for a while. Regarding the Maverick Hybrid, I hear nothing but superlatives, including, “the best vehicle I have ever owned.” Your numbers may differ.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 15, 2025

Okay, so I bought the project car all by myself, but someone must have mentioned the possibility of using the Lexus hybrid for a donor. Here we go again! And I blame DIYEC for this one! So next thing you know, I have a Lexus GS450H at my door. Straight from Salvage Heaven. I totally lucked out. 2007 with 184K miles and it runs so sweet!

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

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). 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.

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Electric Auto Association

JUNE 5, 2022

We’re 100% used EVs and hybrids,” said Robert Beas of Beas Auto Sales , noting that he displayed a pre- owned Prius Prime, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet Volt, and Ford C-max plug-in hybrids at the event. Dave Atherton answering questions from Toyota representatives about his DIY modified 2008 Prius.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

According to the Ford marketing team we spoke with at a recent media launch event, their target buyer will be young, female, Hispanic, and urban, including a full hybrid model that may get up to 40 mpg (it hasn’t been certified by the EPA at press time). With the hybrid power, pulling onto highway onramps and climbing grades was easy.

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

Paradox 1 - Soot: There's an apparent emissions paradox with plug-in hybrids (PHEV): Driving longer distances on battery power means more cold starts as the internal combustion engine (ICE) stops and starts up again after the batteries deplete. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 12, 2022

Ford not only brought back its compact pickup, which some thought was a gamble, but the Maverick comes standard with a hybrid engine. As far as Maverick buyers, most of whom will be buying their first pickup, they will unknowingly become hybrid ambassadors. You can take it with you. A pretty good problem to have.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. See How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity. So far, most start as hybrids. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0"

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

All commercial artificial pancreas systems are still "hybrid," meaning that users are required to estimate the carbohydrates in a meal they're about to consume and thus assist the system with glucose control. Thus, we can say that today's controllers can be used for full control, but they work better as hybrids. Beta Bionics.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 28, 2008

Tags: Editorials candidates senator barak obama john mccain ev electric vehicle phev hybrid range extended campaign race 2008 energy sustainable clean solar wind biofuels diesel hydrogen.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

There will be exceptions, of course, but for most families there will be 2 major options: Drive hybrids or have 2 cars. What I ended up explaining was that pure EVs are going to require an acceptance of different driving habits from most drivers. Both of these options will work for most people.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

Patrick Roth adapted his Ford Escort to run on electricity alone after conceiving the idea while running his hybrid Lexus. While adapting cars to run on high doses of biofuel is fairly common place, DIY electric cars are not. An Indianapolis man has built his own electric car, US television station WRTV reported recently.

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Baua Electric

JULY 25, 2024

It is joined by Jackery’s SolarSaga 100 Prime Bifacial DIY Solar Panel that is down at its all-time low of $179 , as well as a first-chance pre-order of the latest Solar Generator 1000 Roam Kit bundle. 1,500) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg. 1,500) Schwinn Mendocino Hybrid Electric Cruiser Bike: $699 (Reg.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

Offering the Santa Cruz as a hybrid would allow it to equal the Ford Maverick compact pickup for fuel efficiency. Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store. The payload and towing numbers are more than adequate.

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DIY Electric Car

APRIL 10, 2010

Currently our team is taking apart a 2002 Honda Odyssey Mini-van and we are converting it into an ALL ELECTRIC not just a HYBRID. There is a tremendous community that has to rely on Mini-vans for transportation and would also give an answer to the excuse of "oh, I don't want an Electric car because they are all small automobiles."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

This is especially important for electric and hybrid vehicles which can be difficult to hear at lower speeds due to their drive mechanism. When applied externally, Electronic Sound Synthesis, provides engine sound for hybrid or electric vehicles.

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Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2024

I’m definitely an e-bike rider first and foremost, but I spend plenty of time on electric scooters, and so having this hybrid feeling was a really cool way for me to bridge the two camps and get the best of both worlds. What’s so good about a hybrid ride?

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. Chapter member Ian Wright cofounded Tesla then later founded Wrightspeed, a company that built large hybrid trucks in San Jose. Then we disbanded.

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DIY Electric Car

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Sometime in the future, I plan on making this car an electric-electric hybrid. I have driven in heavy rain, and splashed through a few big puddles. I have avoided pressure-washing and car-washes, just because its better to be safe than sorry. What does that mean?

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The seats throughout the CX-9 Signature are trimmed in soft Nappa leather.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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Baua Electric

JULY 26, 2024

Jackery’s Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station falls back to $399 low on Amazon Courtesy of its official Amazon storefront, Jackery is offering another new low price today following the brand’s new SolarSaga 100 Prime Bifacial DIY Solar Panel that just dropped to its new low. 1,500) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

ultra You might also like: Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles 9 Electric Cars 100 Years Old or More The Chinese BYD F3DM, First Mass Produced Electric Car, Fails with Consumers GM Ditches Volt for Geo Metro Hybrid? is a Green Options Media Production.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 14, 2024

You’ll also get the same smart controls – especially for off-peak hour scheduling – and it arrives compatible with vehicles and plug-in hybrids that comply with the J1772 standard, requiring only a NEMA 14-50 outlet to plug the charger into. 1,500) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 11, 2024

1,500) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg. 1,500) Schwinn Mendocino Hybrid Electric Cruiser Bike: $699 (Reg. $1,799) Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 e-bike: $1,162 (Reg. 2,300) Schwinn Ridgewood Electric Mountain Bike: $800 (Reg.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

And with its multiple, built-in safety features, like the anti-splash baffle or the safety lock, you’re ensured a much more controlled experience whether it’s for garden or tree pruning, home DIY projects, cutting up firewood, or more. 1,500) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg. shipped. .

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Wallbox

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. For example, you might currently have a hybrid car that uses a 3.7 Where do you begin if this is the first EV charger you ever bought? Is it possible to install it yourself?

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Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

Unless you’re an experienced electrician or DIY wizard, the idea of installing your own electric vehicle (EV) charger might be daunting. For example, you might currently have a hybrid car that uses a 3.7 Where do you begin if this is the first EV charger you ever bought? Is it possible to install it yourself?

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Baua Electric

JUNE 13, 2024

1,500) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg. 1,500) Schwinn Mendocino Hybrid Electric Cruiser Bike: $699 (Reg. . $1,299) Vanpowers City Vanture Urban e-bike: $1,049 (Reg. 1,749) Schwinn Ridgewood Electric Mountain Bike: $800 (Reg.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2024

1,500) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg. 1,500) Schwinn Mendocino Hybrid Electric Cruiser Bike: $699 (Reg. $1,799) Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 e-bike: $1,162 (Reg. 2,300) Schwinn Ridgewood Electric Mountain Bike: $800 (Reg.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2024

1,500) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg. 1,500) Schwinn Mendocino Hybrid Electric Cruiser Bike: $699 (Reg. . $1,799) Lectric XPress 750 Step-Thru e-bike with extra battery (pre-order): $1,299 (Reg. 1,799) Schwinn Ridgewood Electric Mountain Bike: $800 (Reg.

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Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 2, 2021

For example, there is a pedal-powered hybrid electric motorcycle developed by E-Rockit. DIY Guru is an example for electric vehicle training and skillset development institute. Do you know it is illegal to convert and use internal combustion engines to hybrid/electric on your own? You can also start a training center for.

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