Ya know, building an Electric Vehicle, we get the sense that we're doing something good for the environment. Why don't the big car manufacturing giants build them yet? And here we stand.
There are many challenges when building an electric vehicle. Most of them require 'thinking outside the box'. Fortunately, some of us are seasoned in this area. Others, not so much. Then there's the ever useful tool, the internet.
We can price compare, look up information on problems we're having with the car, view other EV builder's vehicles, and ask questions to those more knowledgeable than ourselves. Kudos to the internet and to those who are more seasoned and willing to share their knowledge.
If we all were so inclined and gave it our all in converting an internal combustion engine vehicle into an electric vehicle, the task may be done in a month. However, I consider myself an amateur, and those who are willing to take the task on themselves as individuals. For us, it takes longer. We're approaching the 11th month since the idea of an electric vehicle popped into our heads, and we haven't even installed the motor into the vehicle.
In the end, we convince ourselves, it will all be worthwhile. I agree in this notion. It will be worthwhile. That is because we have demonstrated to those car manufacturing giants that the future of technology resides in alternative fuel methods. These include electric, hydro, bio, air, and more. Our one obstacle that remains is the petroleum giants.
I'm open to suggestions.
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Hello Bill: This is Ray I am converting a 1992 Eagle Talon. I am close to doing what you are doing now with the motor mounts. I have the left and the front ones done and will complete the back one tomorrow. I am starting to work on the battery boxes up front. I am hoping to put 8 up front like you but not sure where to put 4 of them. My email address is rapidray44@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear there's another Plymouth Laser/Mitsubishi Eclipse/Eagle Talon conversion! Our batteries will be placed 3 behind the motor on top of the steering column crossbar, 3 in front of the motor, and 2 in the front radiator area. We're still fabricating the battery racks, but check back to view those pics.
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