I've fallen in love with the thought of having an EV.
I'm considering modding my own (it would have to pass the 'wife' test though)
I would like to know how feasible one is for my work commute, though.
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possiable project car:
1991 Ford Tarus 4door sedan. Everything is fine but needs a break job.
AC in questionable condition.
cost me $900.
i didn't like it, tried reselling it, no luck. but as an EV?
looks alot like this:
http://images.cars.com/main/DMI/167296/P2321A.jpg
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demands the ev modded car would need to meet:
1 - cheap to mod. (i know that modding can range from $1k to $9k USD
depending on what parts can be scrounged for free - the cheaper the better to pass the 'Wife' test)
2 - Complete my
round trip to work. One way trip = 26mi, 15 to 45mins
depending on traffic, speeds able to reach ATLEAST 65mph (or i'll have to
spend an extra hour fighting surface street traffic)
3 - recharge within 8 hours.
4 - 'feul' gauge to show me how much of a charge is left.
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how I'm considering doing it:
I would like to get rid of fluids as much as possible. I know I'll still need power steering fluid. i'd like to ditch the automatic transmission for something simple like this CVT:
http://www.andersoncvt.com/
using air cooling i wouldn't have to worry anymore about tranny leaks.
I would like to remove the gas-tank completely and mount the batteries underneath in a splash proof way to hopefully keep trunk space (but how would i water them that way though?) and use the spare-tire space in the trunk for other batteries (i'm considering looking into the new no-air tires or mounting the spare on the trunk or underneath.)
I would like the motor to be brush-less so i wouldn't have to replace it every few years.
I would also look into how regenerative breaking works. (why not? needs a break job anyway.)
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Any thought from the community are welcome while i'm considering this project.
It would be my first.