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Does a Hybrid Need a Special Charger?

I'm thinking of doing a gas/electric hybrid conversion (using a small motorcycle engine to power the charging circuit) - My question is what resources

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EV Recharging While you Drive

Would it be possible to have a set of batteries recharging as your driving? I'm thinking of running a 10,000 watt generator that the recharger is plugged

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Tips for Keeping your EV Motor Dry

On the question of keeping the electric car's motor dry: I built a 'pan' to completely cover the bottom of the engine compartment. This also apparently

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EV Conversion: Electric Reverse

I've noticed with EV conversions there is mention of electric reverse being used. Doesn't the manual transmission have reverse gear already? Am I missing

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Trojan T-145 6 Volt Battery

What is the cycle life of the Trojan T-145 6 Volt Battery? The T-145 has higher discharge rate @25 -530@ 75 - 145@ 20 - 260. What makes the T-105 a

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When is Best to Recharge EV Batteries?

Is it better to recharge frequently after each use or to wait till the charge is low? Hi, Judith! That depends on the batteries you have in your electric

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Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Cars

Why aren't lithium ion batteries being used in electric cars instead of lead-acid? Hi, Drew - Several reasons. First, Li-ion batteries are more expensive

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Are There Electric Car Conversion Kits?

Is there an electric car conversion kit where a person can make their own electric car? Hi, Paul - Sure! It's what I would do myself if I were converting

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DIY Hybrid Electric Car: Using an AC Generator Head with a Small Electric Motor

Well, this is more a suggestion, rather than a question, on how to build your own hybrid electric car. The average 4cyl car motor weighs about 700 lbs,

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Keeping an Electric Car Motor Dry

When I drive in the rain or cross a creek will that tear up my motor? If I buy an A/C motor would I have to buy an inverter? Hi, Dale - Don't worry

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