subject: EV Secrets - Electric Cars Conversion [print this page] Author: James Harley Author: James Harley
Because of the permanent rising of gasoline prices, the growing environmental concerns, and the impending shortage of conventional fuels, more and more people are looking for alternative sources of power. Most especially for households having more than one car, gasoline expenses have indeed become a major issue. Considering its affordability, efficiency, and safety, electric cars conversion seems to be the ultimate solution.
The electric car differs from the conventional gasoline-powered vehicle in that instead of a gasoline engine, the EV rather has an electric motor that drives the car. The motor is the single most important part of the electric car as it causes it to move. It determines the acceleration of the car instead of the engine in regular cars.
The idea of retrofitting your existing car to run on electricity is quite simple. The process involves the removal of the internal combustion engine in order for it to be replaced with an electric motor. Since the engine is gone, all the connecting or associated components such as the gas tank, fuel lines, radiator, fuel pump, and exhaust pipe are to be removed as well. To propel the car forward, the motor is connected to the existing transmission system. To power the motor, a series of deep cycle batteries are used. An average EV would require ten to fifteen units of batteries. On a full charge, a DIY electric car can travel up to one hundred and fifty miles. The actual mileage of the EV will depend on the power of the electric motor, the charging state of the batteries, the weight of the car, and also the driving condition.
The basic electric car kit comes with a motor, a battery, and a control mechanism. The batteries can be charged using the energy generated by the original engine of the car or by plugging the car in a separate wall outlet.
With the help of electric car kits, electric cars conversion is actually quite simple.
