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  1. New Member Introductions
    Hi guys, I am very much a newbie in all this but a friend directed me to this forum and I am glad he did. I found out that even after a few hours reading through posts my level of knowledge increased dramatically. Thanks for accepting me and I promise not to make a nuisance of myself, but I will...
  2. Batteries and Charging
    Hey, I'm an engineering student from australia and i have challenged myself to build a three-wheeled electric gokart for my final project. being a student, money is definitely a factor, I have found a place to purchase 6x12V 12Ah for around 110 AUD which is around 75USD, it is a good deal but i...
  3. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hey all, I'm a total newbie, no experience with cars, but I've had a 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero for a while that I want to convert to electric. Your skill level with auto mechanics and fabrication -- very little, I took a welding class once, but have no gear or real skill The range you are...
  4. General DIY Electric Car Discussions
    Hi All - I've been reading these threads and am a little daunted. I'd love to convert my 1960 Ford Falcon Rancher into an EV. I'd likely be using it for lower mile errands or weekend drives in town. I have zero experience. Can anyone suggest mechanics that can help me in the Seattle area...
  5. New Member Introductions
    I am a newbie member from Japan. How are you all members?
  6. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hello to everyone who knows way more about this than me! I am by no means an expert of any sort, I just want to get involved because I feel like I really love this kind of stuff. Please help me out by finding someone who can help me converting my car (Nissan Altima 2016).
  7. All EV Conversions and Builds
    After some initial research I would like to tackle converting my 73 Spitfire to an EV Based on the Newbie Introduction, I will answer the background questions upfront. (apologizing in advance fornthe length of the post) Skill level: Mechanical: High pre-1985, Medium post-1985...
  8. Batteries and Charging
    Good Evening All, I'm finally at a point where I can stop lurking and ask a question. I'm finally ready to upgrade my LiFePo4 charging / balancing set up and was hoping to get some insight from anyone who knows a little about the FMA CellPower PowerLab line. I'm set on getting a PowerLab 8 so...
  9. New Member Introductions
    New to this EV stuff. Live in Nova Scotia, Canada. Don't plan on using it in the winter, after the winter we just had, to heck with that. Smart 1 is just going to be a local commuter. Have built lots of other machines, boats, rebuilt trucks and cars. I have two 2006 Smart Cars that I'm going to...
  10. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hi, my name is Travis! I am a high school student and newbie at ev conversions and automotive engineering in general. I've been looking into doing a conversion for about a year now. I am unsure of what vehicle I'd like to convert. It all depends on what I can afford. I'll post updates here! One...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Hi, I've had interest in some form of small commuter vehicle for a long time. This last summer my family and I moved back to my Alma Mater, Iowa State University in Ames, IA. I now actually have a commute that could easily be handled by most ANY electric vehicle. I'm lucky enough to live 2.5...
  12. New Member Introductions
    I am strictly in the idea phase of putting an electric drive setup into my car. I have been bouncing ideas around in my head for like a week now, and started to kinda go in circles so... I have finally decided to post to get some input. the car I have the idea for is a 2011 Ford Fiesta S sedan...
  13. New Member Introductions
    Hey new friends! First I just want to express how grateful I am for this awesome forum, and for all of you frequent this forum and make it awesome! I'm thrilled to be a part of this community where we are all passionate about electric car conversions. As a member of this community I intend to...
  14. Electric Bikes
    Hey Guys, I've been reading about EV's for a long time now, and decided to convert my Kawasaki KLX 650C to Electric. I'm think i will use these Parts: - Enertrac 603 - Kelly KBL12271I - Turnigy 2200 mAh LiPo Batteries 33S15P - ElCon PFC2000 Charger - Magura Twist Grip what i havent yet found...
  15. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hi everyone! I've been lurking around the forums for a while, and I guess it's time to make a post. I'm planning to convert my Scirocco sometime this summer (once I've built up my bank account a little bit...). I wouldn't say I've got much hands on experience in the auto mechanics /...
  16. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Hi guys, Yes i am a newbie from New Zealand and i am looking at doing my own ev. Here is by thinking so far- Donor car is a 2 door 1995 Toyota trueno (levin) Adcanced DC L91-4003 or maybe FB1-4001A 96v running off 8v flooded lead batteries (this means ill need 12 batteries right?) Thats...
  17. All EV Conversions and Builds
    I want (need) to convert a vehicle for financial reasons as well as green reasons. I need to be able to do this conversion on a very strict low dollar budget. I am trying to source a donor vehicle for as close to free as I can get. I have located a salvage yard with thousands of electric...
  18. All EV Conversions and Builds
    I'm about to start an EV conversion for primary reason of having fun with my 12 yo son who loves science and being green. I have as much knowledge of cars/mechanics/electiricty as an EV has emissions! I'm reading books. I'm looking for the easiest vehicle to convert. I'll buy a kit. I'm...
  19. General DIY Electric Car Discussions
    This is just a ramble about what I am intending to do in the (hopefully) near future. I have a 95 Ford Escort hatchback that is currently running and on the road. I bought it for the distinct purpose of conversion to electric. As a neophyte, my first hurdle is trying to locate a decent motor...
  20. All EV Conversions and Builds
    Im ready to get my hands dirty, learn something new, and create something better for my list of accomplishments, my pocket, and my earth. I have a limited general knowledge about (combustion engine) cars, and have used the rebuilding of this car as a means to learn everything a well rounded man...
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