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By: I want to build an electric car for fun.Were do I start? I have a plan/need help. GoGreen with ZERO EMMISIONS?

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:44:21 +0000

[...] A cheaper way to go is to convert an existing body. Here are three three cheap conversion examples: http://ecomodder.com/blog/cheap-diy-electric-car/ [...]

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DIY – Build an electric car – The Blogs at HowStuffWorks — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:52:35 +0000

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How To Build Your Own Electric Car? | David's Electric Car Blog — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:48:51 +0000

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Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:39:55 +0000

[...] It a Trend 3 Dirt Cheap DIY Electric Cars Hypermiling Fuel Posted by root 25 minutes ago (http://ecomodder.com) If i would have used used batteries i could have been cheap like the other two oh well so take heart everyone if you get used batteries it can be done Discuss | Bury | News | It a Trend 3 Dirt Cheap DIY Electric Cars Hypermiling Fuel [...]

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Ecomodder’s Dirt Cheap DIY Electric Cars | Zoomi Life — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:27:57 +0000

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By: Scott Williams

Scott Williams — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:22:40 +0000

I picked up a historic electric vehicle, of sorts. It was a university engineering department project car from the mid-70s using two starter/generators in a classic MG sedan. At this time, I am unable to bring the project back to life, or re-engineer it into something better, but if anyone were really interested, I’d be glad to sell it.
http://topekabcc.org/forwebelectric/forwebelectric.html

Scott

By: Idea for Hybrid car. Please tell me what you think. - Page 2 - Honda Forum / Acura Forum - SuperHonda.com

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:55:24 +0000

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By: R. Wolff

R. Wolff — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:51:57 +0000

All you folks looking to convert an old air cooled VW – the most difficult part is the adapter plate for Type I VW transaxle. You can attempt to fabricate your own, but I don’t recommend it. Go to Canadian Electric Vehicles Ltd at http://www.canev.com

They have adapter plates and all necessary hardware to mate an ADC or Warp electric motor to the VW tranny. $825.00 CDN plus S&H.

By: edward

edward — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:00:05 +0000

did you guys install it yourself or did a mecanic help you?

By: Uncle B

Uncle B — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:58:43 +0000

I can hardly wait for Toyota to produce an electric Prius, preferably with a diesel/electric plug-in hybrid arrangement and carbon fiber body panels for light weight! They can probably use polymer composites to lighten things up, and blow the doors off of crap like the Chev Volt! In the mean time, the very idea that backyard mechanics can conjure up stiff competition for the Volt, and for a tenth the cost makes me thing GM should die!

By: dudeD

dudeD — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:27:13 +0000

Interesting article. Thanks!!

By: ZAP Xebra

ZAP Xebra — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:43:12 +0000

Problem with EV conversions is that very few models of cars are capable of being converted to electric. And it isnt as if Tesla is the only EV around. You have a four door hatchback sedan EV available for about one tenth that price; the Xebra.

By: Darin C

Darin C — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:50:44 +0000

rkms: That’s the entire cost, including the cars.

By: rkms

rkms — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:05:27 +0000

Interesting article. Just one doubt though, Is the cost $1450 that of the car or is it just for converting an already owned car into electric ?

By: Jim McDosh

Jim McDosh — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:51:11 +0000

Blue punch buggy dont punch back!

By: Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:48:48 +0000

If I would have used used batteries, I could have been cheap like the other two. Oh well… So, take heart everyone, if you get used batteries, it can be done for about $1000.