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  1. Technical Discussion
    Skill level with auto mechanics and fabrication: on a scale of 1 to 10, 1. The range you are hoping to get (how many miles/charge) : 250 miles. I need to be able to go one charge per week, driving to work and back, and charge over the weekend to get ready for the next week. What level of...
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    Been awhile since I posted. Time to start a build thread. Converting a 1993 Ford F-150 to an 144v 550 amp 2wd single motor “truck-kart”. Motor will finally be slapped together here soon. Getting the yoke machined to fit the motor was unexpected and a set back. The entire build will cost under...
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    I'm beginning a project that I'm trying to keep on a budget, for the sake of my marriage, and am looking to see where I can cut costs. This is really a pencil sketch budget, but I'm wondering how accurate this is/and where do you think I can cut costs? First a little about the project, It's...
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    Howdy all! I'd like to convert a gas-powered ski boat -- mostly because my family says I can't ;) That said, I'm worried this isn't practical! I've read that I need 90 hp minimum to be a viable ski boat... does anyone know how I could achieve that? I'd like to spend less than $1,000 on the...
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    Hello I just picked up a used conversion kit and I thought I'd put it in my 1986 Ford Mustang GT. The car is in pretty rough shape so this will be an EV conversion and vehicle restoration at the same time. Currently I am an engineering student concentrating on Electrical Engineering at East...
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    I still own a 1974 Chevy Nova two door. It is a inline 6 speed with 3 speed standard transmission. I was thinking about removing all of the internal combustion parts and having an adapter plate fabricated that will bolt onto the existing transmission. I may also need a motor. And a coupler...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Hey Everyone, I'm super new to all this and am looking to set up a budget for an electric RV or Cargo Van. My plan is to convert a larger vehicle like an RV or a Sprinter van, my focus is going to be on range and charging speed which I am sure are two very incompatible things, given that a...
  8. New Member Introductions
    My thoughts of converting a car to electric power began when I couldn't get my 93 Geo Metro running right. While searching for tips on youtube, I watched several videos featuring them being converted. I have since corrected the problem and am once again happy with my pregnant roller skate...
  9. New Member Introductions
    this year I have decided to start a project car, then I saw Gav's EV (kiwiEV) on youtube, quite inspiring ! Im still debating weather to do this or renovate the house ? my goal would be a daily driver that can commute 20k (12.4mile) to work , half town driving & half open road (100kph / 62mph)...
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    Hello, This is my first post here, so let me introduce myself I am a 16 year old looking to build an electric car from a 1968 Datsun 510 for my first car... My dad has been racing ICE Datsun 510s for about 14 years, it has been my favorite car for a looooonnng time! I'm looking for good...
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    Hey, Im a 20 year old college student, recently got inspired to build an EV. I did a lot of research in the past several weeks, however some things i still dont understand. Here are the suggested questions that i need to answer for recommendations from other users: Your skill level with auto...
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    Okay, I fear this is going to be a book and my typing skills are very poor so I will try to sum this up quickly. I need an electric car on a truly nuts budget. I have a 1984 dodge Omni right now it has a 2.2 ICE motor with an auto and it’s just too costly to run and my summer car is worse. Most...
  13. General DIY Electric Car Discussions
    Last week I said that this blog would be part journal, part guide to the conversion process but I've decided to separate those two categories by having a build thread for the bike with pretty pictures and having this blog as a sort of step by step guide. I'll still give you updates here but...
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    I'm going to build an electric bike out of an old gs500 but im on a tight budget and having a hard time finding batteries for it. I'm thinking 48volts so I need four and since they need to be cheap i want flooded lead - acid. Any ideas?
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