Porsche 914 EV Conversion
MAY 1, 2007
The 914 AC kit uses 8V golf cart batteries and I'm wondering if different batteries like Hawkers or Optima Yellow-Top batteries would be better. With the AC system, I'll probably be pulling less amps and am looking forward to the extended range. Both US-Battery and Trojan have 8-volt golf-cart batteries.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
MAY 5, 2007
One of the other 914 kit converters questioned why the accessory battery couldn't stay in the original tray, but I decided to remove it anyway and have the accessory battery up in the front trunk near the DC/DC converter. It's a pity that we have to remove this, but the size of the golf-cart batteries clearly interfere with the latch.
Green Cars News
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
The Think city car has a range of 112 miles and a top speed of 65mph. It represents the first step in the manufacture of conversion kits that can be replicated in large numbers. Among the exhibitors will be Think, the Norwegian electric vehicle will be making its Finnish motor show debut with its Think City electric car.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Range is another issue if electric cars are expected to be adopted by the average American and not just used as city cars. I have an EV all composite body/chassis that goes 80mph and 100+ mile range I’d like to put into production so I think I’ll give Oregon a call. Your main concerns have already been addressed.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. What the Volt has that electric cars lack is the ability to extend its range by means of burning gasoline, the most popular fuel among cars in the US.
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