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Fiat Panda Elettra 1988 conversion to LIFePO4 project, looking for a BMS, tips?

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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. 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.

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China outlaws thermal runaway EV batteries

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I wonder when they will outlaw petrol fuelled cars, they catch fire too But then, what about hydrogen. A recent You Tube regarding this new law. and diesel and. gotta start somewhere I guess, that will seriously affect any cells with cobalt in them. T1 Terry

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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petrol engine is not running. 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 Atkinson cycle petrol engine was made for regular stop-starts and is very reliable. If the charge dips below 10.5-11

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Top 7 Best, Classy and Fastest Electric Cars In Today?s World

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Over the years, we were made to believe that petrol is the best option to run cars. Also, it raises awareness not only to manufacturers but also consumers that we don�t need to be dependent on petrol for our transportation. It can help curb our dependence to petrol. Why make electric cars? Source: RapBible.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

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All of them runs on diesel engines making even more pollution than the ordinary petrol engines. The electric pedicabs would actually make the urban transport better and cleaner. The BLACK CABS in London and ther eis 150,000 of them pollute London in the massive way.

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More Deconstruction

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I had run the remaining gas (petrol) out of the car by driving it up hill away from the house. Between the maniflold flange and the catalytic converter is a flex pipe. rhere is a ridgid hanger on either side of the flex. I removed the bolts and the exaust system was out. I pulled off the heat sheilds. Next I removed the fuel system.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Lower Fuel Expenses Electric cars often incur reduced fuel costs since electricity is usually less expensive than petrol or diesel. Labour and Expertise Converting a car to electric propulsion isn’t a simple DIY project for most individuals. Long-term Financial Benefits Compared to ICE cars, EVs require less maintenance.

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