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finally connected

DIY Electric Car

I do have to hand it to Jon at Portland Manufacturing, he did a great job fabricating this connector it fit like a glove, and after assembling the motor and trans. Finally, after cajoling the machinist for a month, I finally got my connector between the motor and trans. It ran like a dream.

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materials and a simple fan shroud.

DIY Electric Car

Fortunately there are many wholesale distributors here in Portland, and after some phone work (I continue to find this method more functional than internet shopping for local goods), I was able to purchase 80’ for $0.40 After some review, I chose the galvanized steel used in garage doors as my next shelving material.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Portland and San Francisco Battle For Electric Car Domination Chicago Gets First Solar Powered EV Charging Station World’s Top 10 Fastest Electric Cars A Few Pictures of Upcoming Electric Cars: Source [ PhysOrg.com ] Image Credit: Clayton B. Update: The plug depicted above is not the agreed upon standard. Sorry for any confusion. About Gas 2.0

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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