http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-cars-blog.html Cool electric cars, women at the wheel, driving pollution and global warming right off the planet. en-us electric cars Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:06:01 GMT Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:06:01 GMT electric-cars-are-for-girls.com http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/build-an-electric-car.html Paul Holmes discovered he could build an electric car for about $2000. In this interview, we'll talk about how he built his electric car...and why. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:06:00 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-car-motor.html Interview: Why an OEM electric car motor works better for an AC conversion than an industrial motor. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:19:05 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/battery-life-in-extreme-heat.html I was wanting to know how lead acid batteries perform in extreme heat. I live in Las Vegas and in the 8 years I've been here I've Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:24:25 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/ev-battery-choice-6v-or-12v.html For a vehicle like a Chevy S10 of Ford Ranger, which scenario would give you the most capacity/ mileage? A. Twenty-four 6 volt Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:02:07 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/cost-to-charge-golf-cart-batteries.html What does it cost to charge up an average golf cart w/ 6 -12 v, overnight, after a normal 40-60 discharge. Just a ballpark Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:43:13 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/fullsize-hybrid-electric-truck.html I was wondering if I could hook up an AC motor to an automatic transmission in a 4x4 truck. My idea was to do this and have the Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:01:34 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/need-electric-motor-and-controller.html I am cutting up a older truck to turn in to a electric truck, and I need help picking a motor and controller. I own a very well Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:53:00 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/3-battery-banks-3phase-ac.html In my mind I want to use three banks of batteries, so 3 legs of power (batteries wired in series) invert the three legs into a form Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:32:03 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/ac-motor-controller.html AC Motor Controller (Part 3 of AC Conversion, Interview with Eric Tischer) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:29:13 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/ac-conversion.html Eric Tischer's AC conversion: he used a motor out of an old Ford Ranger EV, built his own inverter, and saved himself a lot of money. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:17:59 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/dc-motor-controller.html Paul Holmes' DC Motor Controller: open source and do-it-yourself saves a lot of money! Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:44:34 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/6v-golf-cart-batteries.html I have to replace my 6 6V golf cart batteries for my mid 80's year Club Car. As 6V's are sometimes hard to find, can I replace with 3 12V car Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:02:28 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/ford-f150-electric-truck-conversion.html Which electric motor setup would you consider to be more practical in terms of torque due to the weight of the truck and still be able Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:53:38 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-car-conversion-accessories.html I've looked at several motors and the dual shaft looks like it would drive the accessories - you know, A/C, Power Steering and all that stuff - is Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:20:23 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/how-many-amps-needed.html How many amps does the average electric car need? Hi, Jeremy - Jim Husted from Hi-Torque Electric says: This depends on what kind of speed and Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:18:53 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/ev-motor-questions-installation.html How do you connect the motor to the rear wheels? I assume it fits between the wheels like a differential. What happens when you turn a Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:48:33 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/chevrolet-suburban-hybrid.html I was thinking about attaching an electric motor to the driveshaft of my 2 wheel drive, 3/4 ton 454 Suburban. The truck eats gas by nature of Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:33:02 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-vehicle-parts.html List of electric vehicle parts, with explanations, that Paul used in his $2200 VW Bug conversion. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:16:51 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/higher-voltage-advance-the-brushes.html I have a GE motor that is rated at (according to the nameplate) 36/48 volts. Can I run it at a higher voltage? Why the option? Hi, Harvey - Jim Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:29:46 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/big-electric-car-motor-small-conversion.html I started an EV conversion project with an old Lincoln SA-200 DC generator from a welding machine. Before investing more money into it, do you think Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:01:13 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/question-about-ac-motors.html 1.Do all AC Motors have regenerative braking? 2.Is a 1800 rpm 100 hp 3-phase 208-230/460V TEFC cast iron 405TC frame Class F insulation NEMA Sun, 24 May 2009 15:29:58 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/evu-survey.html There's a project in the works, and it's called EV University. You can help us decide which classes to offer! Sun, 17 May 2009 23:23:48 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/generator-and-ac-to-dc-conversion.html I want to power a small electric cart with a generator. I have a Honda 3000 watt generator that I take camping. It's very quiet and has electric Thu, 07 May 2009 20:58:46 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/is-this-ac-motor-right-for-an-electric-car.html Will this AC motor work for an electric car? I have: A U.S. Motors inverter duty motor; 60 hp 3-phase ac; rpm 1780 cont. duty, Thu, 07 May 2009 03:43:43 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-car-motors-generators-and-perpetual-motion.html Why can't a generator be added to the EV's system to keep the battery recharged...preferably one that draws from the energy that the battery is Thu, 07 May 2009 00:47:30 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/why-cant-an-ev-be-more-like-a-locomotive.html I'm a conductor for Union Pacific Railroad. I've often wondered why someone doesn't (maybe they do) make a car like a locomotive only much smaller Thu, 07 May 2009 00:18:20 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/big-ac-electric-car-motor-small-car.html Is an ac55 motor too heavy for a small car? Hi, Winfried! Just how small IS your car? That's not you in the photo up there, is it? Okay, I'm Thu, 07 May 2009 00:01:07 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/alternator-to-generate-electric-power-for-evs.html To generate electricity to power an EV, couldn't an alternator of the proper given voltage be used instead of batteries? Hi, Esam! Alternators Sun, 03 May 2009 03:01:39 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/chevy-volt.html Before I learned the Chevy Volt was designed to treat "range anxiety", I didn't know we had it. Thank goodness there's a cure! Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:13:50 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/hypermiling.html Hypermiling is the trick to getting the maximum range out of your electric car's battery pack. Ready to play? Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:48:34 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-car-motors-horsepower.html For electric car motors, the first question is usually "Horsepower?" Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:35:04 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/need-for-speed-ac-vs-dc-motors.html I'm considering converting a Mazda Miata to an electric car, and I've learned a lot reading your site. I really liked the page you Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:02:00 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/right-size-ac-motor-for-an-electric-car.html Is there a simple way (formula) to estimate the correct size for a 3-phase AC induction motor for an EV conversion given the weight of Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:45:53 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-sports-car-motors.html What is the best electric motors to make a electric sports car? Hi, Faisal - Of course, this is a matter of some debate; ) Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:47:12 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/ev-motor-sizing.html How do I go about determining the proper size of the electric motor for the weight of the car being converted to electric? Hi, Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:35:30 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/tesla-electric-car-motor.html Which motor is used in the Tesla? And does anyone convert old cars? Hi, Art - The Tesla, I believe, has a 3-phase, 4-pole AC Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:40:16 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/interstate-battery.html Considering Interstate batteries for your electric car? I spoke with a few Interstate battery EV drivers to see which ones they chose, and how they're holding up. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:06:14 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-sports-car.html Has the best electric sports car already been made? Interview with Paul Liddle, electric Porsche builder in Florida. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:17:42 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/tesla.html#ebay If you don't have the time to wait around on a list for your Tesla Roadster, there are a couple of them for sale on Ebay today. Got cash? Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:36:26 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/hyundai-to-hybrid-vehicle.html Is it possible to add an electric motor to the Hyundai XG350 to extend gas mileage? Hi, Glenn - The good news? NetGain makes the Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:49:14 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/will-these-deep-cycle-batteries-work-for-my-ev.html Can you tell me if this battery will work for my EV? Exide Marathon M12V90F 12V 90Ah Sealed Lead-Acid Battery Applications include Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:58:25 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-car-motor-for-nissan-sentra.html I want to convert my 1993 Nissan Sentra to an electric car. What is the right motor size? My driving conditions are: no hills, Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:34:11 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/recharging-ev-batteries-with-alternators-and-regulators.html Why don't EV systems use alternators and regulators to recharge the batteries and run the motors? Hi, David - I get this question Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:08:41 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/fisker.html Maybe you saw the Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid luxury sedan, in Detroit this year. Think I like her better than the Tesla Roadster? Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:34:44 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/how-do-you-heat-an-electric-car.html How is the passenger compartment heated on an all electric car? Hi, Ray! Here's Canadian Electric Vehicles' solution: An EV heater kit with a Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:52:57 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-aircraft-conversion.html I have a small kit aircraft that I would like to convert to electric motor power. This aircraft is basically a sight seeing aircraft and flight Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:38:45 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-atv-conversion.html Does anyone know of someone who has converted an ATV? Which systems would be best for this, and what kind of range would I be looking at? Is Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:12:07 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electrify-my-boat.html I have a 43 foot sailboat weighs about 11 tons. Want to make it diesel-electric! I have purchased a 13kw (continuous duty) diesel generator, but the Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:25:31 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/the-right-ac-electric-motor-for-a-vw-conversion.html What AC motors do you recommend that I look at? I just got my convertible VW and am ready to start my winter project for next summer. Hi, Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:12:33 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/solar-powered-battery-charger1.html Have you heard of SunGo's solar-powered battery charger for golf carts? Here are some of the benefits of SunGo's solar battery charging systems: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:18:05 GMT