
Jim Henderson asked: People everywhere are frustrated because they want electric cars, but the few cars that are available are way too expensive. A lot of folks are taking matters into their own hands and doing electric car conversions themselves. It’s not hard to do. You just need to buy a kit and you’re off and running.
What are electric car conversions? It’s when you remove the internal combustion engine from your gas vehicle and replace it with an electric motor that runs on batteries. When you’re finished, you’ll have a zero-emissions car that’s much cheaper to drive than a vehicle powered by gasoline.
Performing a conversion is a good way to boost the resell value of your car. And did you know that electric cars don’t break down as much, or need as much maintenance as gas-powered cars? That’s because electric engines have fewer moving parts. The only expense is the batteries, which you’ll need to change every few years.
In order to do a conversion, you’ll need an electric car conversions kit. Some are quite expensive because they come with parts. Others don’t include parts, but are detailed sets of instructions that show you exactly how to set everything up and do the conversion. Many of these kits tell you how to get most of the tools and parts you need cheaply, sometimes even for free. One popular kit, for example, says that you can build your own electric car for as little as $300!
Many kits can be downloaded right over the internet. Some come with video instruction as well. These kits usually cost anywhere from $30 – $50.
When you’re done converting your car, it should be able to go 100 miles on a single charge and travel up to 50 mph. Another benefit is that you’ll receive generous rebates from the state and federal governments for driving an electric vehicle.
“It’s clear that society is headed down this road,” said the executive chairman of Ford Motors recently. But you don’t need to wait. Electric car conversions are accessible to everyone right now. You can easily download a kit and start building your own electric car today!
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loopy_legin asked: I want to build a ’store’ of generated electricity to recharge an electric car. 10-20 kWh will be needed. What size/type of battery(s) will I need?
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George Christodoulou asked: Environmentalists and governments have long been concerned about the level of pollution from cars. As city skylines become engulfed in smog, all fingers have been pointing at gasoline engines as been the cause. Smoke from cars is also known to be one of the destructive factors for the ozone layer which protects the earth’s atmosphere. So in sum, the gasoline engine has been a source of worry.
The electric car does not have an internal combustion engine at all to produce emissions. The car runs on batteries and does not use liquid fuel. This means, there will be no exhaust pipe to emit smoke. You would also find no lubricants that could cause spillage.
Of course, electric cars produce no emissions at all. They have what is called clean emissions. No carbon monoxide to contribute to smog or ozone depletion. The car does not use liquid fuel at all so there is no combustion to produce smoke. You eventually have a clean car that leaves no hazardous substances.
To power your car you have to plug it into your wall which is powered by a coal plant most likely in the Unites States, but it is easier to monitor and clean one power plant than ten thousand vehicles.
Additionally, many people believe that ethanol is a great alternative, but what is not understood is the underlying costs of this clean fuel. Many people fail to realize that ethanol production requires diesel powered tractors. In addition, more ethanol is required to move the same distance as gas so more fuel has to be produced increasing emissions from additional tractor work.
Electric cars are also quiet. They produce no noise at all. Noise pollution is one of the major disturbances in the city and can cause partial deafness. The EV does away with noise at all. The city would be quiet once more with the electric car.
Electric cars ultimately make the earth a safe and clean place to live. Smokeless, the EV would contribute to a greener planet for everyone.
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Kaite H. asked: I was wondering because I know it dose not go very fast and you can’t go very far with it, so that would make it a good car to drive around town. But are they really expensive. Also, do you know any good websites for me to look at electric cars?
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Jim M. Watson asked: Electric car conversion kits are becoming more and more popular every day. Converting your current vehicle to run on electricity can help you save thousands of dollars on gasoline costs.
By building your own electric powered car you can:
Completely eliminate your gas bill. Drive up to 200 miles on a single charge. Receive tax refunds for driving a clean fuel vehicle. Stop emitting heat and pollution and help reduce global warming.
Soon this technology will be standard in all new cars, but until then you can retrofit your existing car to run on electricity, even if you are not mechanically inclined.
Instead of paying an auto-shop up to $3,000, you can follow the step-by-step instructions of a diy manual and build the system yourself for less than $300!
The majority of vehicles can be converted to use electricity, but it’s better to choose an automobile that is light and has room for batteries.After removing all the gas engine parts you will need to install the electrical components like the electric motor, the batteries and the water pump.
All the parts are easily available at your local auto-shop.
The cost for the conversion is under $300 and will pay for itself in 1-2 months.
An added bonus is that you will reduce your maintenance costs, because electric automobiles need less maintenance.
Diy electric car conversion guides are the most affordable solution for building your own electric car.
Unfortunately the problem with some of these guides is that they are not of a high quality and are very difficult to follow.
Do you want to save more than $1,000 on gas per year, every year?
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