subject: Diy Spirit Lives On [print this page] Before the current automakers caught on the electric car revolution, the cornerstone of this market was in the do-it-yourself mode. This means, backyard auto engineers in their dimly lit garages tweaking their cars to make them all electric machines. The following are some of the DIY electric car moguls providing the impetus to the market today.
The Ben Nelson. Essentially, this DIY system is a video production by Ben Nelson. Here, the video details on how to transform the car from its gasoline engine design into the new electric car. This means investing $50 for the electric cars, $50 for conductor brushes to transfer electrical power from battery to the motor and six $12 batteries in order to generate the power for the car. The braking system is vacuum powered and overall, the car can run up to 20 mph with a top speed of 45 mph.
The XR3. For those technically adept, the XR3 would be the option for the DIY enthusiast. This aerodynamic plug in hybrid can run up to 80 mph and has a fuel economy of 200 mpg. This is a build it yourself kit whose blueprints are worth $200. It can either be a gasoline hybrid or diesel only hybrid that can be built for $5000. An additional amount would be needed to install the electric powertrain platform. The car also has a number of safety features such as a roll bar, seat belts, side foam and horizontal steering column as a precaution in crash situations. This is truly a technological marvel that can be built right in their own garage.
Joseph Rush Designs. This car is all about economy, ecology and utility. The designer had green mobility as inspiration for the car. On the roof the vehicle has mounted solar panels and has a wind turbine installed at the front of the vehicle. The turbine is able to generate 800 watts of green power and this is stored in 6-volt rechargeable battery that is amped up to 300 amperes to power a 24-volt DC motor. While the car may seem to be a rolling junkyard, the car is an environmental dream and is able to reach top speeds of 50 miles per hour.
As can be seen, the DIY spirit in electric cars still lives on and lives well. These car designs may not necessarily be top of the line nor become showcases in the latest car shows of Frankfurt or New York, but they surely would help in making the electric car kings of the road in the very near future.
