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Dale's JUST-E Conversion Blog

DIY Electric Car

I chose this site to share the process because I think it is the best and most informative site on the subject. 6: Have a street legal EV in a year. My project goals are: 1: Do as much of the work myself as is pratical. (I I need a project!). 2: Keep the cost as low as I can. 3: Use as many parts that are salvaged from other uses.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

This prevents the occurrence of severe injuries brought on by auto accidents , not just to yourself but also to the passengers in the other vehicle, thus saving you a lot of physical, emotional, financial, and legal grief. Ownership Cost: Gone are the days when buying an electric car would mean paying a fortune for it.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Well be providing more information about this in the coming months. As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected. A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles.

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