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 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:11:24 GMT Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:11:24 GMT electric-cars-are-for-girls.com http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/which-electric-motor-for-a-civic-conversion.html I am beginning a project of converting a Honda Civic into an electric vehicle. Can you recommend a motor(s) and drive type for this project? Hi, Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:11:16 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/do-it-myself-electric-car-conversion-no-way.html Since I don't have the tools, the expertise, nor the time, I'd rather pay a mechanic to do the conversion for me. So where are the conversion shops Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:56:53 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/build-your-own-electric-vehicle-truck.html Does anybody know what the make is of the car that is on the front cover of his book? Hi, Joe - That's a Ford Ranger. Regards, Lynne P.S. You can Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:42:35 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/what-hp-electric-motor-does-my-conversion-need.html I am just starting to look at building an electric vehicle. I have the mechanical know how but lack the electrical know how. What HP motor should be Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:08:45 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/triumph-spitfire-practical-electric-conversion.html Is it practical (money and technical-wise) to convert an old Spitfire to an EV? I mean, for instance, will the weight of the EV components exceed the Sat, 31 May 2008 23:02:02 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/73-triumph-spitfire-ev-conversion.html I have a '73 Spitfire that I bought as a restoration project. Well, after seeing online how someone had converted their spitfire to EV, I thought, Mon, 26 May 2008 21:05:39 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/why-does-an-ev-need-a-transmission-anyway.html If an automatic transmission is such a bummer for EV conversions, why not just can the transmission and hook the electric motor to the drive shaft - Mon, 26 May 2008 20:48:29 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/components-of-an-electric-car.html What are the main components for building an electric car? Batteries, motor...what else? Hi, Will - Here's what a DC conversion list looks like: Sun, 25 May 2008 21:46:56 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-minivan-conversion.html We'd like to have a minivan or airport bus sized vehicle converted to electric with air conditioning, We'd like a 60-70 mile range at highway speeds Sun, 25 May 2008 21:31:56 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/will-solar-panels-help-power-an-ev.html If you put solar panels on your car would it help? If you did it right, would it be like adding one or more batteries? Let's say you are at work and Sun, 25 May 2008 21:04:57 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/conversion-question-electric-gas-hybrid.html I saw on your website somewhere there was mention of a gas generator powering an electric motor. This is called a Parallel Hybrid Drivetrain. Is this Fri, 23 May 2008 04:00:05 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/gas-pains-converting-my-mazda-automatic-to-electric.html Would it be possible, or practical, to convert my 2001 automatic Mazda 626? These gases prices are obscene and I feel that this is my best course of Fri, 23 May 2008 03:37:12 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/motorhome-ev-conversion.html She's just the coolest old gal in the world and I want to bring her into a new age. Basically I want to replace the engine and transmission with an Thu, 22 May 2008 21:11:03 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/toyota-4x4-hybrid-on-its-way-to-costa-rica.html I have a 1987 Toyota truck 4x4, I have dreams of driving it south (like Costa Rica or further). I am thinking it would be nice to put in an electric Wed, 21 May 2008 01:06:53 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/how-many-kw-of-power-needed-for-an-ev.html How much power (watts per pound? KW?) do you need to run an electric car? Hi, Bill - According to Electro Automotive: A small car (2500lbs. factory Tue, 20 May 2008 03:05:23 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/ac-electric-car-conversion-kit-and-batteries.html I'm considering converting my Mustang GT to electric. I'm an electronics tech and can handle most of the work myself. What I should expect for cost Sun, 18 May 2008 00:17:59 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/3phase-ac-induction-motors-and-horsepower.html You mention that the 3-Phase AC induction motor is probably the best choice, and I would like to know more. Where can you purchase one? How much do Fri, 16 May 2008 07:44:07 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/ev-motor-suggestion-please.html I'm working on a project and I have to choose an electric motor. I need about 15KW of power and as much torque as possible. It for an off-road vehicle Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:09 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/converting-an-acura-rsx.html I've got a 2003 Acura RSX Type-S. It has a 6 speed manual transmission and a very large hatch. I think it would make the perfect EV donor. First, Sun, 11 May 2008 05:07:20 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/how-do-you-connect-ignition-wires-on-a-chevy-s10.html I have a 1988 Chevrolet S-10 that I have converted to electric but I can't for the life of me figure out how to connect the ignition wires for the Sun, 11 May 2008 04:42:30 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-car-conversion-southern-california.html Where can I go in southern California to talk to someone about having one of my cars made in to a EV? Hi, Ricky! Like this little MG Midget, for Sat, 10 May 2008 23:24:35 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/gas-electric-hybrid.html I have this 2002 Dodge Durango (4.7L V8 4X2) and I'm considering converting it to a gas electric hybrid to improve its fuel economy. My idea is to Thu, 08 May 2008 23:19:30 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/five-new-batteries-one-old.html I have changed 5 out of six batteries (1 a year old) in my golf cart, it starts out great than loses power to half in 18 holes. Any suggestions? Hi, Sat, 03 May 2008 04:59:27 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/new-subaru-and-mitsubishi-ev-motors.html Subaru and Mitsubishi are testing their up-and-coming EVs in the USA this year. We have yet to see any specs however. I was wondering if anyone can Fri, 02 May 2008 18:08:56 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/using-a-generator-to-recharge-your-ev.html Has anybody tried applying a regular home generator with a rectifier for use in DC conversions? I would imagine the use of a generator would greatly Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:04:26 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/how-far-can-you-go-on-a-charge.html How do you calculate how far you will be able to drive on a charge when you're building a conversion? Hey, Maltby - There's a pretty good Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:29:17 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/8-volt-golf-cart-battery.html Wondering whether to put the 8 volt golf cart battery in your electric car, or some other type? Here's a comparison of the most popular, and advice from an expert. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:41:25 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/single-phase-ac-motor-for-an-ev.html I have a commercial washing machine with a large single phase AC motor and a sophisticated controller with capacitors & direction reverser. I hate to Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:33:04 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/i-want-to-buy-an-allelectric-car.html Where can I find electric converted cars/Rav-4's for sale? Hey, Zeb! Keep an eye on Ebay. I've collected all the best ones together (for electric Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:32:04 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-car-batteries.html Seems like most electric car batteries available right now have to be plugged every night and last about 20 - 30 miles. The ones that are higher Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:52:49 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-car-motors-ac-vs-dc.html Which are better electric car motors - AC or DC? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:12:59 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/conversion-question-ac-motor-size.html I'm new to this EV/hybrid thing and would like to ask a few questions before I start buying the wrong stuff. 1) How do I know which AC motor to use Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:17:50 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/automotive-battery-charger.html A regular automotive battery charger costs around 50 bucks, even for the smart kind with jump capability and trickle rate at the end. So tell me, why Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:29 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/snowmobile-drive-in-an-ev.html Has anyone used a snowmobile drive system to hold down the load placed on the EV's motor during acceleration? Or would the friction be too much? I am Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:35:59 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/pluginhybrid-cigarette-lighter.html I read your article about Plug-in-Hybrids - how the Prius wont let you add batteries, nor add in a plug to recharge the batteries. Why couldnt you Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:16:16 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/conversion-question-power-steering-and-brakes.html Does the donor car have to have manual brakes and steering? Is this why the list of cars used in conversions is set to cars before 1992? Can newer Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:24:40 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/long-distances-in-my-legacy-conversion.html I have a '94 Subaru Legacy L wagon with right hand steering, all-wheel drive and an automatic on the floor. I use it on a 70-mile mail route with Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:52:00 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/conversion-question-direct-drive.html It seems direct drive is the trend from the factory sponsored concepts. Can this be done by the do-it-yourselfer on a budget? In-wheel motors are out Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:42:02 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/can-i-convert-an-old-rv-to-electric.html Is there a conversion kit available for RVs and vans? I have a 1976 RV that I would like to convert to electric. I also have a 1973 van. Both the RV Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:20:02 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-cars-and-transmissions.html I have minimal knowledge as to how the transmission works in a normal, manual 5 speed car. How does the clutch, gears, etc. factor in when I throw out Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:53:15 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/what-does-a-car-with-no-ice-weigh.html If I take my sister's 1995 Dodge Neon (currently 2500 lbs curb weight) and remove the engine, transmission, cooling system, fuel system, Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:29:16 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/importing-electric-vehicle-conversions-to-canada.html Are there any converted vehicles for sale in Canada? I find a few on Ebay but not from Canada. I'm afraid to bring one in from the US...probably die Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:49:37 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/ev-conversions-in-seattle.html Is there a place in or near Seattle that does EV conversions? Is it possible to convert a compact sedan (98 Mercury Tracer, automatic)? Hi, Anon! As Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:00:48 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/longest-ev-range-at-55-mph.html I need to drive 80-90 miles a day on the Interstate. What is the longest range anyone has gotten out of their EV at 55 miles per hour? (I don't need Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:27:20 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/conversion-question-transmission-adaptor.html I would like to convert a 1994 Nissan Hardbody to electric. If I keep the original transmission, I assume I'd have to have some kind of adaptor to Sun, 16 Mar 2008 06:06:50 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/gas-electric-hybrid-jeep.html I am a retired machinist/ machine designer/ machine repair supervisor who has worked on cars all of my life. I own a 1952 JEEP CJ-5 with 56,000 miles Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:52:46 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/gauges-in-evs.html What gauges are needed to monitor EV performance and exactly what do they do? How does the shunt work for the gauges? Can any automotive gauges be Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:42:06 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/dc-conversion-kit-for-electric-cars.html I have an assignment about converting a petrol car to electric and i just want to get a few things straight. All the parts you need come with the DC Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:36:09 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/electric-car-motors.html There are a lot of electric motors out there, but just a few make up the majority of electric car motors being used today. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:47:29 GMT http://www.electric-cars-are-for-girls.com/shifting-gears-in-electric-car-conversions.html Can I shift gears to meet both city and highway speed limits in my conversion? I keep reading about pinning in second or third gears. In my case I Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:31:23 GMT