Rabu, 18 Februari 2009

Build an EV Car - Frequently Asked Questions

By Timothy Truel Platinum Quality Author

Many people are learning about the benefits of building their own EV (electric vehicle). In case you are new to this or are just discovering what it is, here are some frequently asked questions about electric car conversions that you may be interested in.

Q: What are the differences between a gas car, electric car, and a hybrid?
A: A gas-powered car get its main source from fuel. These cars use gas to power the engine to make them run. An electric car uses batteries to provide electricity to an electric motor. A hybrid car uses both gas and electric to power the vehicle. Therefore, hybrid models continue to have a dependency on gasoline.

Q: What is the cost to convert my car to an electric car?
A: The cost can vary upon the price that you pay for your parts. However, you can use secondhand parts to complete your conversion. There are also resources available to obtain free parts.

Q: How far can I go with an electric car?
A: Electric cars do require you to recharge your batteries as the amount of energy stored is used. You can usually go about 50 miles before your car will require a recharge. This will depend on the batteries that you choose for your vehicle.

Q: How long does it take to build a EV car?
A: This depends largely upon the amount of time that you have available to work on this project. It can take any where from one week to longer.

Q: What kind of parts and equipment do I need to convert my car?
A: Although there are some tools and equipment that will be required for your conversion, the two main pieces of equipment that are needed are batteries and motors. Deep cell batteries work the best. DC or AC motors can be used.

There are several questions that can come up while you are building your ev car. It is always a good idea to have a guide that can answer any questions that you have while teaching you the conversion process step by step.

Build A EV Car provides a guide for you to learn how to build an electric vehicle. It provides answers to all the questions that you may have.

We used the guide to convert our first vehicle and it really helped us to complete it by explaining the process in an understandable way.

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