Selasa, 17 Februari 2009

Beginner's Guide to an Electric Car - What You Need For the Conversion

By George Christodoulou Platinum Quality Author

The electric car is one solution that will work for motorists who need to have a cheap alternative to gasoline engines. The conversion affords car owners the opportunity to save on their automobiles and also to get more miles for their money.

Many people have bought their EVs straight from the factory or car dealers but you can make your own conversion with minimal effort. Resources about how to change from a gasoline engine to electric abound on the web and in non-traditional offline sources.

Before you start the conversion process, you may want to know that some cars are better suited for conversion to electric than others. Small sedans and light trucks make better conversions than heavy, large vehicles. The reason is simple: light vehicles require minimal energy to move and will not drain the batteries of the car quickly.

Aside from the choice of car, you would also want to consider how much you want to commit to the conversion. Your budget will determine the kind of kit you could buy, the speed you would obtain for your car and the type of batteries you can get. A large, AC motor would give you better acceleration but comes at a high cost. This kind of motor would also last long.

There are two main options when it comes to building your EV. You can buy single components or a kit. A kit is a predesigned tool set which will cater for a particular kind of car. It may be more expensive than the parts bought individually but they guarantee compatibility and efficiency. The downside is, kits may not allow for extensive modification.

I hope you found the article informative. Are you interested in converting your car to electric? For more information about how to convert car to electric, visit gas2electric.net for more information about the Gas2Electric conversion guide. Finally, build an electric car and never buy gas again!

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