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This startup wants to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries

Electrek

Arc Motor Company, an Ontario-based green tech startup, aims to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries, starting at $75,000. more… The post This startup wants to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Classic car rally to allow EVs to participate for the first time

Teslarati

Specifically, Neal wants to attract over 1,500 classic cars , and hopes to attract ~120,000 people to the City of Adelaide to come to the event. Zelectric Motors specifically works with classic Porsches and VWs, while EV4U converts any vehicle and even offers classes that will teach you how to do it yourself!

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Classic Mini conversions; plug-in Range Rover; Tesla, Kia Niro EV, and Ford Mach-E satisfy: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And Mini is officially converting its classic minicars. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Land Rover sees an official EPA range of close to 50 miles for its Range Rover plug-in hybrid. Electric vehicle newbies are charmed with EVs but not so tied to a brand.

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This UK classic-car EV conversion company is coming to the US

Electrek

UK-based classic-car EV conversion specialist company Electrogenic has partnered up with companies in Vermont and Texas to serve classic car enthusiasts in the US who want to drive electric. The post This UK classic-car EV conversion company is coming to the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Classic fix: Heritage cars reborn with new electric powertrains | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Among the most celebrated and revered cars in British automotive history include Range Rovers from the Classic Era (1969 to 1994), Bentley Continental S1, S2 and S3s, Jaguar XK120, 140 and 150s (in both coupe, drophead coupe and OTS body-styles), Rolls-Royce Silver Clouds, Phantoms and most recently, Aston Martin DB6s. That’s not all.

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Renault revamps its classic 1960s 4L car as an eVTOL craft

Electrek

In wrapping up the 60th anniversary celebration of its iconic old-school 4L car, French automaker Renault has unveiled a redesign of the model as the AIR4 electric takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. more… The post Renault revamps its classic 1960s 4L car as an eVTOL craft appeared first on Electrek.

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Over 200 Classic Cars Found in Holland

The Truth About Cars

CNN reports that 230 classic and/or rare cars have been found in a warehouse and abandoned church in Holland. Businessman Ad Palmen has been collecting cars for 40 years, and the now 82-year-old is in failing health. The cars will be auctioned in the Netherlands on May 19. Or in this case, warehouse and church finds.