Along the lines of DIY, these folks convert gasoline cars to plug in electric;
http://www.diyelectriccar.com/
From the website;
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VW Build[/h]
Posted: 12-17-2011 - 02:25 PM by
Ace_bridger
I collected the car last weekend and, having not seen it in the flesh, i was very pleased with what I'd bought.
It's a MK2 golf with 9'' ADC motor fitted, battery tray up front and one sunk into the rear where the fuel tank was. It needs a reasonable amount of attention but is a greater starter project for my first EV.
The lights, etc run from a dedicated 12V battery (missing) and all the wiring is there so it should just be a matter of sticking the battery in.
The brakes run off a modified VW central locking vacuum pump which will need upgrading with something better.
The interior is in good order.
I intend to use a Open Revolt and battery pack of 120V 100/110 Ah...I think. I'd love to use lithium but initial outlay procludes this as we're buying a new home and expecting a new baby in May!!
Read the full article here
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VW Build[/h]
Posted: 12-17-2011 - 02:25 PM by
Ace_bridger
I collected the car last weekend and, having not seen it in the flesh, i was very pleased with what I'd bought.
It's a MK2 golf with 9'' ADC motor fitted, battery tray up front and one sunk into the rear where the fuel tank was. It needs a reasonable amount of attention but is a greater starter project for my first EV.
The lights, etc run from a dedicated 12V battery (missing) and all the wiring is there so it should just be a matter of sticking the battery in.
The brakes run off a modified VW central locking vacuum pump which will need upgrading with something better.
The interior is in good order.
I intend to use a Open Revolt and battery pack of 120V 100/110 Ah...I think. I'd love to use lithium but initial outlay procludes this as we're buying a new home and expecting a new baby in May!!
Read the full article here