Electric Cars and Girls Blog

Cheaper Electric Car Motors

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:00:04 GMT

How and where do you get a cheaper electric car motor? Whenever I look for electric car motors, I'm seeing prices at $6000 to $9000. Is that right?

Installing an Electric Car Motor

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:27:21 GMT

1. Will I be able to remove the gas engine from my van and install an electric motor attached to the drive shaft? 2. How big is the motor and how fast

Electric Car Performance Comparison

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:41:43 GMT

What is the horse power of these AC motors in comparison to a gas engine in relation to size? Example, to have an electric motor replace a 5.7L engine.

Electric Car Conversion: Dodge Neon

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:10:34 GMT

I'm thinking about converting my 99 Neon to electric. Should I use AC or DC, and how big should I make the motor? Hi, Andrew - You can use either AC

EV Conversion Calculator

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:30:55 GMT

Is there an EV conversion calculator somewhere where I can figure out how much motor output I will need for my desired performance? Hi, Andy - Yes,

Aptera Update: Dude, where's my deposit?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:07:43 GMT

Oh, how I hate being wrong. You've heard the phrase, "rats deserting a sinking ship?" Well, if I'd put a deposit down on an Aptera, which I didn't, so take it for what it's worth, but...if I had? I'd be demanding my deposit back before it EVAPORATED, and I'd be heading for the nearest lifeboat.

Electric Car Batteries: Lead or Lithium?

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:32:19 GMT

Which electric car batteries do you need for your conversion or NEV? Let's wade through the information and decide for ourselves, shall we?

Electric Motorcycle Crash Fundraiser - Nikki's Video!

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:02:30 GMT

It's been a few weeks since Nathan Abbot crashed his electric motorcycle during a cross country ride - you can read all about it in this Wired magazine article.
Nathan is now in a Portland hospital recovering from his (severe) injuries, and he and his family need our help this holiday season! Please click on the link below and donate whatever you can until Dec. 31; I know they will really appreciate it.

Chevy Volt gets a Chirpy Sound

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:03:47 GMT

Remember when blessed silence was a GOOD thing? Well, not anymore. Apparently, those treehugging Prius drivers have been inadvertently mowing down pedestrians in their path from Starbucks to Pilates, so GM is talking to the National Federation for the Blind about how they can add a level of noise pollution to electric cars. Apparently involves a non-birdly "automotive" chirping.

Switching from 6v to 12v Batteries

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:36:37 GMT

I have an EZ-GO 36 volt three wheel golf car that uses six 6 volt batteries. Can I use three 12 volt batteries instead, and lighten the load? Hi,

1962 Falcon Electric Car Conversion

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:19:30 GMT

In my reading here I've got the basics: Golf Cart deep cycle batteries, 3 phase AC Induction Motor. I'll try this myself, but would like to talk

Electric Champ Car Conversion

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:54:20 GMT

I'm converting a ChampCar (Swift010) which weighs about 1000 lbs to run off electric. I want to use the traction motor being sold by Mavin and

Generator Hybrid Car Question

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:29:36 GMT

I'm building a generator hybrid car, but have not found anywhere on how to connect the generator to the drive train. I have read a lot of post

Charging an Electric Car with a Wind Turbine

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:07 GMT

1. Is it possible to charge your electric car with a wind turbine, and which type of wind turbine will charge it like overnight? 500 watt, 1 kw, 2

Electric Car Conversion like a Tesla

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:58 GMT

I'm interested in a full electric conversion, AC motor,lithium batteries, controller, etc. Do you know of a company that sells such a kit or have a

Ford F100 Electric Vehicle Conversion

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:50:26 GMT

I have a 1953 Ford F100. What size electric motor would be OK, and what type and price range? Hi, Robert! First, I love these old dudes as much

Converting an Electric Boat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:15:24 GMT

I have a 10,000 lb. boat with dual Volvo outdrives that are 1.89/1 with 14 by 15 props. Would electric motors work here? Yes. Jack Knopf in Texas

Brushless DC Motors

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:22:02 GMT

I may be showing my ignorance, but I believe brushless DC motors run on three phase AC. Why is it called a DC motor? Well... Brushless DC motors

Which EV Battery is Best for my Electric Motor?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:06:18 GMT

I plan on using the NetGain Warp 9inch motor, and I am not sure how many amp hours should I need? Hi, Marshall! This depends on how much weight

Hybrid Car: Electric Motor, Gas Generator

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:49:59 GMT

I've been kicking this problem around about using a gas generator to power an electric motor. I know it does not take you away from oil, but it does

Electric Motorcycle Conversion

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:36:18 GMT

How do you convert a motorcycle to electric? I'm looking to build an electric street cruiser. Not a moped, I mean a real tire smoking

Hybrid-Electric SUV Conversion

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:03:26 GMT

Has anyone thought of mounting a 20hp motor on a reinforced differential cover with 2nd pinion on the ring gear facing rearward? Basically the

Beginning an Electric Car Conversion

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:06:17 GMT

I want to start converting a 98 Eclipse into a electric car. I am just doing the research on it right now. What are some suggestions that you may

EV "Buddy Batteries" - Series and Parallel

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:37:01 GMT

I have a 94 Metro I am planning to convert to EV. I planning to get a 72V kit for the conversion. Can I use 6 12V batteries in this sequence?

Desulphating Car Batteries

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:38:19 GMT

They claim you can refurbish a car battery. How? Right! Sulphation is what happens to lead-acid batteries as they age, and de-sulphation is the

Electric Garden Tractor Conversion

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:03:44 GMT

I have a 1979 Cub Cadet 682 garden tractor with a 17 hp gas engine which provides power to a hydrostatic drive and electric clutch power takeoff for

EV Transmission, or CVT?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:39:23 GMT

Is a transmission required on EVs? If so would a CVT from a snowmobile offer an advantage? Hi, Jim - No, you don't actually need a transmission

AC or DC Electric Car Motor?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:13:30 GMT

Either an ac or dc electric car motor has its good and bad, so how can I have the best of both worlds? I am currently building a Cobra replica with

Torque in an AC Electric Car Motor

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:12:30 GMT

How much torque do the AC drive systems generate? Hi, TR - The Azure Dynamics 3-phase AC electric motors - the ones most often used in AC electric

Electric Vehicle Conversion Manual: EV Secrets

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:44:08 GMT

Interview with Gavin Shoebridge from NZ who did an electric vehicle conversion on YouTube...now revealing his EV Secrets. Oh, yes; )

New Hyundai Electric Car

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:16:14 GMT

This came from the GM-Volt website (thanks to Seth Leitman for tweeting it).
Apparently Hyundai has abandoned their hydrogen delusions and decided that there might be a future in electric cars, after all.
99 mile range on lithium ion batteries, same supplier as the Volt, but 0-60 in 15 seconds?
I had a pony when I was a kid that could move faster than that; )

Building an Electric Mazda RX-7

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:54:33 GMT

I was thinking of converting an rx7 the year around 94 I like the body style. It needs to travel a distance at least 100 mile per charge, and it

EV Range Deterioration Over Time

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:06:46 GMT

I have 24 Trojan T-105 batteries in my electric vehicle. I have about 300 cycles on these batteries and I have noticed that my range has gone down

Electric Car Motor Availability and Cost

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:34:21 GMT

Can you give me some idea of the availability and the cost of the electric car motors? Hi, Don - The most available electric car motor is the

Is this Hybrid Hummer the Real Thing?

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:59:22 GMT

Ca I hook up a gas or diesel generator directly to the a ac or dc motor, insted of the usual batter/charged system? I am a photog and I know that

Lithium, Lead, Amp-Hours, and EVs

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:00:30 GMT

I was wondering what the differences would be between doing a conversion using Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries that have 100 A/h and one that uses

Whiplash and Burning Rubber: EV Drag Racers on NPR

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:43:54 GMT

We EV grinners are not all hypermiling Prius owners, apparently. Here's a great interview on NPR with a couple of electric drag racers at the Wayland Invitational in Portland last month.
My favorite quotes:
Mike Willmon (to the reporter riding next to him in the electric Pinto): "You've got the EV grin." Or a grimace of terror...hard to tell.

John Wayland: "I like trees, but I don't hug them....I like to have fun." Cheers to that; )

Pump Motors Okay for Electric Cars?

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:09:33 GMT

Is it possible to size a commercial 3ph 5hp motor to an inverter? I have several motors used as pumps that are looking for a home and the

Building an EV with a 3-phase AC Induction Motor

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:57:54 GMT

I want to build an electric car and want to install a 3 phase motor. What size motor must I use? What do I need to build such car? Car weight is

Two Electric Car Motors at a Time

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:37:43 GMT

Can you use two electric car motors in a conversion at one time? Hi, Joe! Sure you can. The White Zombie has two motors, which is how it keeps

Building an Electric Vehicle from Scratch

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:13:12 GMT

I would like to build an Electric vehicle from ground up. Starting with Baha type frame and other material from a 100cc motor cycle. My question

How Much Electricity Does an EV Need?

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:58:37 GMT

How much electricity (watts) does the motor consume to run an electric car? How much voltage do I need to run a motor? Is there any range, or can I

The US Postal Service is All Charged Up!

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:34:42 GMT

Here's a (pdf) link to a USPS report outlining a grand plan, released this week, to electrify a LOT of postal vans, all across the country. Looks like it's a fiscally smart move, too, which the Post Office dearly needs. BTW, it looks like Ford and Chrysler haven't actually forgotten how to build electric cars after all, because they've been quietly building a small fleet of electric postal vans for California since the beginning of 2009.

Miles Electric Car

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:19:38 GMT

Heard of the Miles electric car? From Miles Automotive, it's an electrified Daihatsu Kei car that will give Zenn a run for its money.

Used Forklift Parts for a Cheap Electric Car

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:25:53 GMT

Ever thought of scrounging used forklift parts to build an electric car? In this interview, Darin Cosgrove talks about the successful marriage of a Geo Metro and a Baker Forklift.

UQM PowerPhase125 Electric Car Motors

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:17:49 GMT

I'm interested in investing in UQM and would like to hear your opinion on their new product the PowerPhase125. In quantities of over 200,000/year

Which AC Electric Motor is Best for EV Conversions?

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:56:05 GMT

Can any type of 3 phase AC induction motor be used for a conversion, or should a specific type, such as the type of housing, be used? Hi, David -

How Difficult is AC Electric Car Conversion?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:07:01 GMT

How hard is it to do an AC electric car conversion? I am not a stranger to working on cars but I have never done anything with

Which AC electric car conversion kit?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:30:03 GMT

I want an AC electric car conversion. I am planning on converting a RWD car, possibly mid-engine, and was having difficulty finding

Why no Diesel Hybrid Electric Cars?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:10:14 GMT

I want to know why a car can't be designed like a locomotive. Have a diesel generator and electric motor without batteries. I read