Electricity 4 Gas - Gas To Electric Car Conversion Kits

by Jack Marshall Because of the growing environmental concerns, continuously increasing oil prices, and impending shortage of conventional fuels, people have been looking for alternative sources of energy. For some people, especially for those who are well-off, it may be easy to buy brand new hybrid or electric cars. But for the majority who cannot afford to do so or even those who do not want to do so, there is a way for them to keep their present car while still drawing the benefits of an el

9 Key Chapters of the “Build Your Own Electric Vehicle” Book

The Build Your Own Electric Vehicle paperback book by by Seth Leitman and Bob Brant is one of the top selling manual for electric car enthusiasts. Anyone who is planning to convert a gas guzzler to run on pure electricity would need a conversion manual to assist them. The following are 9 key chapters covered [...] Related Articles: Where to Get an Electric Car Kit With rising fuel costs, more and more people and are... Convert Gasoline to Electric Car – Best Way to Handle It Since t

Toyota plugs in to electric cars biz

The Toyota FT-EVII is a new electric concept car based on the iQ platform. (Credit: Automotive News) Toyota does away with a traditional steering wheel in favor of modern art. ...

Nissan working on cheaper battery, will sell to suppliers

As Nissan gears up to launch the Leaf electric-car in the U.S. next year, the Japanese automaker is developing a next-generation battery that will be lighter and less expensive. Speaking to the press at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on the eve of the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, CEO Carlos Ghosn said Nissan could eventually outsource batteries for its electric-vehicle program to suppliers. He said that Nissan is first looking to control battery development internally to control cost and

Skoda planning an electric car based on Vw E-Up Concept

Skoda has several projects it is considering in order for Volkswagen to be the number one manufacturer by 2018. One of the projects that has gotten many people excited is an electric model that might be released in a few years, according to Autocar.If Skoda does get the go signal to start working on this EV, it is likely to be based on the E-Up Concept model that was displayed by Volkswagen at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The concept is equipped with an electric unit and a 18 kWh lithium-ion battery

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