October 21, 2008
Electric Vehicle Kits: Build Your Own Electric Car
Kerry Ng asked:
With rising fuel costs, more and more people and are looking for alternatives. One such alternative that is gaining popularity, especially with the do-it yourself types, are the electric vehicle kits. Anyone familiar with automobiles can now use these kits to convert traditional gas powered vehicles to one powered by electric current.
However, converting a traditional Gas powered vehicle into an electric vehicle can be a very daunting task. Only those who are the very mechanically minded should try this. To convert the vehicle will require extensive modifications to nearly all-mechanical parts of the car. Everything from the engine to the radiator, heater and air-conditioning, to the gauges on the panel. On top of that, the electric cars have to be recharged on a regular basis, which means having to purchase or use the services of recharging station. Solar power could be another potential source of power for the electric vehicle.
Can any car be converted into an electric vehicle?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. Not all cars can be converted into an electric vehicle. However, and the most common electric vehicle kit seems to be the Chevy S-10 pick up kit. For examples to follow just do a search online for Chevy S-10 pickup Electric conversions. Other cars that are good candidates for conversion are the Chevy Geo, especially from 1989 to 1999. These cars are good potential candidates for an electric vehicle kit conversion. Cars similar to the Chevy Geo Metro, such as the Chevy Sprint, Pontiac Firefly and the Suzuki Swift are also ideal for conversions too.
Filed under Alternative Energy by newenergy
March 12, 2008
Start Saving Money Now – Beat Rising Fuel Costs
Millions of Americans are struggling to make ends meet during this economic crunch that we are in. There is one thing though, that many of them are neglecting. Managing fuel cost.
Did you know that the average American who drives 15,000 miles per year will spend over $2000 on fuel this year? And the fact is, there is a couple of easy strategies that could cut that cost down to $1000-$1300.
Fact: If you put a hydrogen fuel cell on your car, you can almost DOUBLE your fuel economy.
The questions in most people’s heads are, “Are they safe? Are they expensive?”
The answers are, yes they are extremely safe. You can actually build these yourself without being a rocket scientist or having any special equipment. Just household items and a few things that you can pick up your local auto store.
Filed under Alternative Energy by newenergy
