Electrek

JANUARY 18, 2024

The proliferation of e-bikes started with easy-to-install conversion kits that allowed riders to take their existing bicycle and convert it into an electric bike. Now, electric boats are charting a similar path.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

add an electric motor to a bicycle —a project that involved a considerable outlay of money and many hours in a machine shop behind a lathe. Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. It uses an "outrunner" motor designed for electric skateboards. Fast forward a dozen years.

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Cars That Think

JULY 21, 2021

After some consideration, I purchased a 2x4basics custom workbench kit (which provides the bench's heavy-gauge structural resin supports) and lumber to form the main structure, and then cut slabs of chipboard to form a top and a bottom surface. The 2x4basics kit came with shelves, providing space for plastic storage boxes.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

The proliferation of e-bikes started with easy-to-install conversion kits that allowed riders to take their existing bicycle and convert it into an electric bike. Now, electric boats are charting a similar path. At full tilt, it offers around 125 lb of thrust (50 kg).

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Electrek

MARCH 27, 2023

If switching from gas to electric is a bit daunting as you think of having to buy yet another battery platform, chargers, and the like, then RYOBI has you covered. As one of America’s largest DIY tool brands, there’s a real possibility you have some RYOBI 18V tools already at home.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

We are an on-line community of people who are passionate about Electric Vehicles and we’re not shy about it. "Revenge of the Electric Car" director, Chris Payne, in his new Tesla. There’s also a page that shows the Best Content from Revenge of the Electric Car based on social signals. Electric Car Blog.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 22, 2021

So I bought a Sterling kit car and what I want to do, eventually, is turn it to electric. Sterling Kit Car to EV. It had been sitting for the past decade so I'm going to replace the full brake system (going all disc) as well as switching it from a swing axle to IRS (pan is a 1966.). Plus a set of axles.

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 22, 2021

I have posted here before with a different VW kit car build which was a 72v Wilderness EV kit in a Bentley kit body roadster. Recently I purchased another VW kit car that has from what I can tell a pretty complete set up. The body and chassis are trashed but I have another VW kit car that I'm thinking about using it in.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 15, 2025

On a recent episode of the VWIDTalk podcast , Bill shared how he converted his 1981 DeLorean into a fully electric vehicle using parts from a salvaged Chevy Bolt. Without any prefab kits, he swapped in the Bolts drivetrain, battery pack, and electronics, fabricating custom mounts, axles and 3D-printed interior components to make it all work.

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Baua Electric

MAY 21, 2024

Swytch, makers of the self-proclaimed “most affordable” electric bike conversion kits out there, announced its newest model this morning. The UK-based company’s new Swytch GO kit comes with a super low pre-order price of just £299 (or US $349 for North American customers), though there’s a bit of a catch.

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Green Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Electric skateboards, which look like your typical deck but are equipped with electric motors, are a growing part of the mix. Electric skateboards , often referred to as e-boards, typically weigh less than 30 pounds (13.5 Also read: The best electric skateboards for kids. The best electric skateboard conversion kits.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

We want you to know about a new website and community for people who are passionate about Electric Vehicles. EV Driven aggregates the latest content from all these electric car blogs: * Creative Greenius. * DIY Electric Car. Electric Car Blog. Electric Cars are for Girls. Open Source Civic EV Kit.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

add an electric motor to a bicycle —a project that involved a considerable outlay of money and many hours in a machine shop behind a lathe. Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. It uses an "outrunner" motor designed for electric skateboards. Fast forward a dozen years.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A few Tesla Cybertruck owners have turned to DIY vinyl wrap kits to protect the all-electric pickup truck’s stainless steel exterior. After the Cybertruck’s unveiling, a few Tesla fans shared wrap design ideas for the electric pickup truck.

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Electric Vehicless

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

If you want to convert your bicycle into an electric bike than you are on the right track. It is easy to convert your bicycle into an electric bike, but if you consider some technical things during selection of an electric bike kit than it will ease your journey to convert the bicycle into an electric bike & running it.

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Electric Vehicless

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

If you want to convert your bicycle into an electric bike than you are on the right track. It is easy to convert your bicycle into an electric bike, but if you consider some technical things during selection of an electric bike kit than it will ease your journey to convert the bicycle into an electric bike & running it.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

Well now there’s an easy way to do it in the form of a conversion kit that takes an e-bike and turns it into something of a snowmobile with the inclusion of a snow track kit. I do know that the kit includes a 1,000W motor designed to run on 48V, though they also describe it as 2,000W in some areas. Tank tracks!”

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Electrek

JULY 25, 2024

It is joined by Jackery’s SolarSaga 100 Prime Bifacial DIY Solar Panel that is down at its all-time low of $179 , as well as a first-chance pre-order of the latest Solar Generator 1000 Roam Kit bundle.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 14, 2010

So your almost there, ready to take the plunge as well to convert a car from gas to electric or maybe you dino drinker is on its last legs and is going to need to be replaced soon. A junky gas car will make a junky electric car. Try to do a gas to electric conversion not restoration unless it?s s your dream car. Eco Steve

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DIY Electric Car

MARCH 22, 2021

I have ordered a K1-attack kit car. Hello all, I thought I would start a build thread. I have started the assembly. My plan is to have a Tesla drive train. I am sourcing from EV-West. Hopefully that was a good company to partner with. I am waiting on batteries until the build is further along.

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Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Solar power for sheds is: – Economically Viable: By installing solar panels you can generate your own electricity, resulting in long-term savings on electricity bills and reduced reliance on utilities. Imagine not just powering your shed, but also charging your electric vehicle with the free abundant energy from the sun.

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DIY Electric Car

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Installing home solar panels and generating electricity to power our various needs is option that needs to be explored energetically. This discount can work out to nearly 30 % of the cost installing your new solar electric system. There are kits available for home owners to take advantage of the sun's abundant energy.

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DIY Electric Car

MAY 6, 2010

Outfitted with (18) Trojan T-875 batteries (144V pack) and a Curtis 1231C controller, the truck served as our rolling test bed as we developed and tested components for our S10 conversion kits. WarP-Drive Standard Performance Cooling Kit. WarP-Drive HEPA Throttle Unit.

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DIY Electric Car

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

I''m new to the ev world but my idea was to eleminate the batteries.start with a vw beetle, put a 50 hp or more electric motor kit (sold for 3k to 7.5k). Don''t know if it is posibble but would really like to get some info on it.'

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Cars That Think

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s a little scary to recall that when iRobot last released an update to the Create DIY/educational robot platform, the calendar read 2014 (!). For more details on the Create 3, we spoke with Charlotte Redman, iRobot's product manager, and Steven Shamlian, principal electrical engineer.

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DIY Electric Car

AUGUST 27, 2010

Biggest advance has been to install new clutch and fit it to electric motor. I followed a video from the vendor of the kit I'm using to install the clutch. The transmission is loosely connected to the motor. Felt very proud.

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DIY Electric Car

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

The conversion instructions I'm following are not great and the folks I got the kit from are not returning calls. Almost completed cutting the hole in the trunk for the rear battery box. There's something satisfying about watching the sparks fly when you cut metal. Still I think it's ok.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 20, 2012

Earlier this week the VW adapter from Rebirth Auto arrived, so I ordered a lightened flywheel and a clutch kit in order to keep the assembly moving along. I also received the "unused" Curtis 1231C-8601 from a fellow Ebayer at a great price. I hope to order the motor in a couple of weeks.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 19, 2012

Although there are a great number of EV kits out there, I've decided to piece this car's conversion together from different sources. The car was stripped to just a shell before putting it in storage, so getting the body off the pan was easy. The pictures show where I am in the process, and I plan to add more photos each week.

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DIY Electric Car

AUGUST 8, 2010

Then we put on the clutch pressure assembly plate following the instructions from my kit provider. My friend David M. and I set up a "workbench" using a couple of saw horses and pulled the motor out of the box. That alone was kind of motivating. We bolted the adaptor ring to the motor. " I used the old one.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 26, 2010

When I told people at work that I was building a electric car I received 20 Deka Unigy 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000) for free as they were swapping out old ups batteries from a back up system. Have fun and wear safety shoes and always have a first aid kits. Have fun and wear safety shoes and always have a first aid kits.

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DIY Electric Car

MAY 2, 2008

I’ve had quite a lot of greening influences in my life, from cartoons, to a kid’s solar experimentation kit, to my friend’s parent’s weird composting toilet. My concern for the environment started when earth, fire, wind, water and heart combined to fight the forces of corporate greed and irresponsibility. Yes, Captain Planet was my hero.

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DIY Electric Car

JUNE 11, 2013

New MG Midget seats are available, and while expensive, as part of an entire interior kit, the household felt it was an understandable expense. They could be refurbished, but the amount of rat chewing, rust, age, and wear was substantial. The household voted in favor of junking them and buying new seats.

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Baua Electric

JULY 25, 2024

It is joined by Jackery’s SolarSaga 100 Prime Bifacial DIY Solar Panel that is down at its all-time low of $179 , as well as a first-chance pre-order of the latest Solar Generator 1000 Roam Kit bundle. 1,599) Schwinn Ridgewood Electric Mountain Bike: $800 (Reg. 1,500) Schwinn Ingersoll Electric Hybrid Bike: $700 (Reg.

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Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2024

It may ride more like one, but it’s actually a full-suspension electric scooter. inch rear wheel is already bigger than you’d find on nearly any other electric scooter out there. For tinkerers, Easybike even sells a frame kit that includes the frame, handlebars, and suspension — basically everything but the electronics.

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Electric Vehicless

JANUARY 14, 2021

But if you are making a large project & requires no solder/ no spot welding for the battery kit you may find Here – [link]. In a special kit no need to cut & place a nickel plate. Inside the kit already fixed nickel plates are available. You may find best electric books on electric vehicle .

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2025

Jackery sale drops new Explorer 2000 v2 LiFePO4 power station to $999 low Jackery is running a four-day sale through January 24 that is offering up to 47% off on some of the brands best power stations for home backup needs, DIY work, and outdoor enjoyment. 6,599) Explorer 5000 Plus (5,040Wh) with two 500W panels: $4,299 (Reg.

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