[ecosse57!]

I'm planning to build a scratch built cyclecar inspired by the turn of the (20th) century machines. While I've long assumed it would be ICE powered the E option resurfaces. I find there are plus and minuses to any option of power but want to learn more about the electric choice before I go much further with design.

This will be a very small, light, car with no frills. The key word is minimalism. Since many electric cars managed to be built before the computer age my interest in electric power for this project pretty much hinges on being able to forego anything with a chip.

My hope is that some sage person can direct me to sources where one can learn, get advice, tips, etc. and input is greatly appreciated.

Finally, I'm a new guy to the EV world and will be snooping around asking dumb questions while I learn to navigate the forum. Please bear with me!

 

[ecosse57!]

thanks all for the input. i should clarify this is intended to be archaic in nature. the car will not be road registered or used for commuting. while many early cyclecars were used for daily use in regions with crushing taxes or a poor economy many were simply were not.

to give you an idea of what i have in mind see this picture for reference. efficiency is not high on the list of priorities.

 

[ecosse57!]

thanks brian for the link. as i mentioned i am learning and as i go i will better know whether this is something that will fit my project goals.

 

[ecosse57!]

i just want to add that, if it's not obvious, i am trying to wrap my head around a technology that's unfamiliar to me while remaining true to the spirit of the project. it would be easier and more practical to simply buy a chinese lawn mower engine but then the whole affair would hold no interest in me as the power plant is the very heart of the whole machine.

again, thanks!