Porsche 914 EV Conversion
OCTOBER 12, 2006
I was going to purchase an NmG from Myers Motors , but found the driver compartment a bit crowded and the driving range limited (only about 40 miles). After doing some research, I found Electro Automotive out of Felton, CA and put down the $13,000 for one of their latest AC motor conversion kits for the Porsche 914.
Porsche 914 EV Conversion
JUNE 22, 2007
I ran out to United Welding Supply today in Portland (on NE MLK) and picked up 20 feet of 2/0 welding cable. a foot, that's the best price I've seen in the Portland area by far. I guess the batteries can sit for a few more days on my garage floor without too much discharge. Parkrose hardware had it for $7.00/foot
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.
Spirit of DC - PHEV3A
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
And there is Robb Protheroe's offer to integrate the new Li-ion battery pack with the PluginSupply kit and system, once shipped by DPS to Petaluma, CA. Note: the Green Train leave on its six week venture from Portland and is en route to DC. operating range). See also 11 October email exchange below. The "RVJerry" Rationale: 1.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Not to be outdone, on Tuesday the Norwegian electric car startup, Think, was in Portland being wooed by the state as one of 8 potential places to site their first car manufacturing facility in the United States. Range is another issue if electric cars are expected to be adopted by the average American and not just used as city cars.
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