Electric Cars Blog

Long Distance Electric Car Motor

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:09:36 GMT

I'm building an EV conversion that must travel long distances at a time. I have a car that weighs 2,000-2,200 lb (2,500 loaded), has sufficient aux.

Choosing Correct EV Motor Size

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:28:16 GMT

How do you choose an EV motor which will deliver high horse power and torque equivalent to a gas powered sports car? Hi - In an EV, the motor is basically

Electric Powered Cars: Coal or ICE

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:52:10 GMT

How are electric powered cars fueled with electricity from coal power plants better than the gas-guzzler I'm already driving?

Might-E Truck NEV

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:23:58 GMT

The Might-E Truck is a mid-sized electric work truck built by Canadian Electric Vehicles. Environmentally responsible and low maintenance!

Is it wise to convert a VW Westfalia van to electric?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:55:36 GMT

I've been doing some research into some cheap-ish manual vans but was wondering if there is a limit to what can be converted based on size and design?

Cost for Jeep Cherokee EV Conversion Kit

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:31:23 GMT

How much does the full conversion kit and batteries cost for a 1994 jeep cherokee? Hi, Greg - The answer is: it depends on the conversion kit components

Duke's Garage: Electric Car Conversion Shop

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:24:38 GMT

Duke's Garage is an electric car conversion shop, but my favorite thing they've been doing lately is not a conversion. It's a brand new car!

Canadian Electric Vehicles: Randy Holmquist

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:15:08 GMT

Canadian Electric Vehicles of Errington, BC has the reputation of being one of the very best conversion shops. Randy Holmquist also sells conversion kits and builds the Might-e truck NEV.

KillaJoule: Electric Motorcycle Racing

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:49:59 GMT

KillaJoule is the Killacycle racing team's salute to pure speed at 218 mph.! Interview with Eva Hakannson.

Austin Heally EV Conversion

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:25:49 GMT

My son and I have decided after two overhauls to our Austin Heally 3000 MKIII to convert it to an EV. The car is dismantled and ready for a conversion,

1987 Mercedes 300 SDL Electric Conversion?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:33:56 GMT

I have a 1987 Mercedes 300 SDL with a bad automatic transmission, it has around 280k miles on it, and I was thinking about turning it into an EV. I know

NEDRA: Electric Vehicle Racing, Speed, and Safety

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:51:27 GMT

Interview with Mike Willmon, president of NEDRA - the National Electric Drag Racing Association. We talk about drag racing categories, electric race car safety, and the motors and lithium batteries preferred for electric car racing.

NEDRA: The National Electric Drag Racing Association

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:49:31 GMT

Interview with Mike Willmon, president of NEDRA - the National Electric Drag Racing Association. Not surprisingly, we're talking about driving really, really fast in electric cars.

The ZENN Test Drive

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:47:47 GMT

I can't believe the electric car dealer let me take their ZENN out by MYSELF. What were they thinking?

International Hot Rod Association Welcomes Electric Cars

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:58:39 GMT

"For your average drag race fan, this change opens a new and exciting chapter on the drag race scene, not seen since the likes of the inception of the electric vehicle itself...." - Marketwire

Lithium Battery Management Systems

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:25:06 GMT

Lithium battery management systems for your electric car: When you need it, and when you don't. (Controversial interview included; )

Lithium Polymer Batteries

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:14:57 GMT

New lithium polymer batteries for electric cars - cheaper, lighter, and...400 miles on a charge??

Aptera Interview Today at Last!

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:27:46 GMT

Steve Fambro, Aptera's founder, will be speaking today for the first time about Aptera. Specifically - hopefully - What Went Wrong Over at Aptera. Not to be ghoulish about an EV company that didn't make it, but...don't we all wanna know? The show airs live at 3pm Eastern on Transport Evolved.

Custom Electric Vehicles: Venus Motors

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:59:40 GMT

Venus Motors builds new custom electric vehicles using fiberglass kits, electric drive trains, and lithium batteries.

Electric Scooter, Anyone?

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:50:07 GMT

Sometimes two wheels are better than four. An electric scooter costs a fraction of the price of an electric car, and is a LOT of fun!

Golf cart batteries in an RV?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:07:00 GMT

I have a 22-foot RV with two 12V coach batteries. I've heard that two 6V golf cart batteries in series are better than two 12V marine batteries in parallel.

Restoring Dead Golf Cart Batteries

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:44:57 GMT

I have a set of new batteries, however, they are 6 years old. I've never used them. Can they be restored? Hi, Harry! Maybe, but I think much depends

Electric Hot Rod Conversion

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:29:27 GMT

Traditionally, street rods have been powered by fire breathing, and belching, large displacement V8's. Recently, Ford has supplied its Ecoboost engine

Winter EV Conversion Workshop

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:57:48 GMT

If you're in the San Diego area, and would like to attend an EV conversion workshop... The Kick Gas Car Club is offering a series of evening classes, starting in January, on converting a small pickup to electric. Class size is limited to 8 people. Follow the link for more information or to grab a seat.

Electric Vehicles and the Northwest Power Pool

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:24:08 GMT

"In the long run, a fully electrified vehicle fleet would theoretically -- just do the math! -- provide enough balancing power for a 100 percent renewable electricity system." - John Farrell, Grist

Ford Transit Connect Electric

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:00:24 GMT

Ford Transit Connect Electric: Interview with Chris Abarca from Azure Dynamics about the TCE.

Winterize your Electric Car

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:56:49 GMT

What does it take to winterize your electric car, and keep it running well (and far) in the cold?

Tango Electric Car

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:10:16 GMT

It's small, but don't be too quick to judge the Tango electric car by its size.

The New Electric DeLorean

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:15:12 GMT

Because electric cars are all "back to the future", aren't they? I'm just surprised nobody thought of doing this before.

DC Motor Controller: You Can Build Your Own

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:16:23 GMT

DC Motor Controller: how you can build it yourself and save a lot of money.

Tips For Buying a Used Golf Cart

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:45:06 GMT

Buying a used golf cart can be a very confusing undertaking. Here are some tips to help you avoid disappointment.

Best Electric Vehicle Motor Yet, Part II

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:50:21 GMT

This AC electric vehicle motor is changing the EV conversion game. Talking with builder Brian Seymour about motor size, voltage, and automatic transmissions.

Best Electric Vehicle Motor Yet

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:25:00 GMT

This AC electric vehicle motor really IS as good as you've heard, and it's changing the electric car conversion game.

High Speed Golf Carts

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:26:12 GMT

Electric Low Speed Vehicles are becoming tremendously popular these days for a number of reasons. Here's how to make them go faster.

AC Electric Motors for Conversions

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:41:15 GMT

There's a new breed of AC electric motors for cars, this time for lower voltage systems. In a curvy fiberglass Speedster replica, it really flies!

Petition to Create Green Jobs From Coal

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:15:39 GMT

Here's an idea: 1. Decrease payroll taxes. 2. Increase taxes on dirty carbon-based fuels at the source. Yeah, you know who I'm talking about; ) 3. Retrain coal miners and refinery workers into green jobs. 4. Save the planet for future generations. Good idea? Follow the link to whitehouse dot gov to sign the petition.

Electric Ton of Bricks Car Conversion

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:31:08 GMT

I would like to know if anyone thinks it would be possible to convert a 1973 Cadillac Eldorado convertible to electric. For anyone that knows these

Musings on the Chevy Volt Motor

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:34:00 GMT

What basic type of electric motor does the GM Volt use? And what does it weigh? How could I get a schematic diagram? Hi, Larry - A 3-phase AC induction

Climate Reality Project is Underway

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:33:01 GMT

Broadcasting live with Ustream ...as if you needed one more good reason to drive an electric car.

Cheap Electric Car Conversion Possible?

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:07:05 GMT

What would it take to convert a Saturn SC2 to electric? The information on web sites is all over the place. Some want $5,000.00 for a kit while another

EV Conversion: Locking the Transmission in Second Gear

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:39:08 GMT

If you decide to keep the transmission, but also lock it in gear, I've heard of locking it in any from first to third, but let's say second gear, and

Separate Axle For My Hybrid Electric Car Conversion?

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:17:49 GMT

I'm planning to stretch and convert my long-wheelbase Land-Rover Defender to a six-wheeler (i.e. add another axle behind the present rear one, with a custom

EV Battery Selection Depends on Weight and Budget

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:27:11 GMT

How do I choose right battery for my electric vehicle? Not the type one but rather the capacity of the battery(e.g 120V 70Ah) And how to calculate the

On-board gasoline generators to give unlimited EV range?

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:15:11 GMT

How could I add an on-board gasoline-powered electric generator to power my electric conversion pick-up? Is it feasible to then use this to power the

Elon Musk (Tesla Motors) is at Burning Man. With AC.

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:39:12 GMT

Yeah, Elon Musk has an RV compound at Burning Man this year, with air conditioning and catering and such. Show of hands, who's not surprised?

Durango Electric Car Conversion

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:23:02 GMT

I have a 99 Durango I was thinking about converting to electric. I need the parts and if you know where can I get them. Hi, Claricio - I wouldn't recommend

Lightweight EV Battery Charger Available?

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:32:05 GMT

I got 12 Yuasa 12v lead-acid batteries (SWL 2250F) in my car, and the charger I got is a heavyweight - is there anything lighter on the market that I can

Today's Electric Cars and Battery Recycling

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:35:44 GMT

So you may have heard a little about the not-so-clean business of lead acid battery recycling...but hey, what about all the lithium ion batteries being used in today's electric cars? This NYT article connects the electric car manufacturers with their long-term battery recycling plans.

Keystone XL Pipeline: "game over for the climate"

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:45:27 GMT

Heard about this gigantic pipeline project in the works yet? Keystone XL is a new pipeline designed to move oil from the Alberta oil sands to the Gulf of Mexico... ...hoping to destroy the boreal forests of Canada and the Gulf at the same time, I guess, because environmental devastation and climate change weren't moving fast enough already. We need to stop this.

Mission Motors for Electric Car Motors

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:34:40 GMT

Mission Motors just secured $9m in its second round of funding. I hadn't heard of this stealthy manufacturer of electric car motors and drive train components until today, but I get the feeling we'll be seeing more of them in the future - under the hood of our electric car.