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		<title>Les And Jane Oke – What You Ought To Know About Convert2EV</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Convert 2 EV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electric car conversion guide]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Les and Jane Oke, a couple, have been taking every possible step to protect the nature from degradation for the last 20 years. They realized that the environment is polluted mostly by the exhaust fumes emitted by vehicles using fossil fuels. So their efforts to save the environment were mostly concentrated on converting as many [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Les and Jane Oke</strong>, a couple, have been taking every possible step to protect the nature from degradation for the last 20 years. They realized that the environment is polluted mostly by the exhaust fumes emitted by vehicles using fossil fuels.</p>
<p>So their efforts to save the environment were mostly concentrated on converting as many conventional automobile with an internal combustion engine to electric vehicles (EV) so that the vehicles won’t emit harmful gases into the air.</p>
<p>Les and Jane themselves used only pure electric cars which they converted on their own. They jointly have authored an e-book on the subject of conversion of gas guzzler into electric vehicles. As a result of their efforts, a number of cars have already been converted to electric vehicles.</p>
<p>Whatever they know and their experiences with <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/homemade-electric-car/homemade-electric-car-how-to-get-started-with-a-diy-electric-vehicle/">homemade electric vehicles </a>are explained in detail in their ebook, <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/">Convert2EV</a>.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" title="Convert2EV Ebook" src="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/convert2ev.png" alt="" width="180" height="283" />The Convert2EV manual was written in such a simple manner so that even a person who has no knowledge of electric vehicles can also understand the concept. To help people to understand the process of conversion to electric vehicles, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Les and Jane Oke</span> have included ample illustrations and diagrams in the book.</p>
<p>The book starts with a list of cars that are suitable for conversion to electric cars. All cars are not equally suitable for conversion. The guide goes on to explain how the right kind of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_motor" target="_blank">electric motor</a> for the car can be selected.</p>
<p>The item that costs most while converting a car into an electric car is the deep cycle battery. To save money, the book suggests using recycled batteries so that the cost of conversion project can be minimized.</p>
<p>The ebook also contains the contact number and address of Les Oke so that you can contact him in case you face any difficulty while your car is being converted into an EV. Your queries will be answered by Les personally within a day but it can be a bit late during weekends.</p>
<p>The EV conversion process is not at all difficult as long as the car owner has the will and interest in the conversion. The basic things you need to buy from a store for the conversion purpose are a battery and a DC electric motor. Some more minor accessories are also required.</p>
<p>The following are the characteristics of Convert2EV, the manual on conversion of automobile into electric cars. It is written in a very simple manner for anybody to understand easily.</p>
<ul>
<li> Lists the places where electric motors can be bought at competitive prices.</li>
<li> Provides a list of cars that are suitable for conversion.</li>
<li> Directs people to places where old deep cycle batteries can be bought at cheap rates.</li>
<li> Lists the tools necessary to carry out the EV conversion.</li>
<li> Explains how a used battery can be recycled.</li>
<li> Contains contact number and e-mail address to ask any questions.</li>
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<p>Though the conversion process is simple and the job can be done by yourself, it is better to have a helper since there is some physical labor involved in the conversion. A converted car performs in the same way as a traditional car. The car owner will be satisfied with every aspect of the converted car’s performance.</p>
<p>The biggest advantage of converting the car into an electric car, in addition to protecting the environment, is the saving of money which otherwise would have been spent on gas. The car owner doesn’t have to queue up at the gas station for a gas refill.</p>
<p>An added characteristic of Les and Jane’s e-book is that it can be returned if the buyer is not satisfied with it, entitling him for a full refund of the cost of the book. To get a copy of the Convert2EV manual, click on the link below.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">==&gt; <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/blog/convert2ev_site">Click here to visit Convert2EV now!</a></h2>
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		<title>Electricity4Gas Electric Car Conversion Guide Revealed</title>
		<link>http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/electricity-4-gas/electricity4gas-electric-car-conversion-guide-revealed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:40:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electricity 4 Gas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electric car conversion guide]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to convert a conventional gasoline driven car to run on electricity, check out the Electricity4Gas electric car conversion manual by Peter Millward. Many people like the idea of using a pure electric vehicle (EV) to commute but unfortunately, a new plug-in electric car from the manufacturers is still very expensive. A [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Peter Millward Electricity4Gas" src="http://www.electricity4gas.com/electricity4gasbox2.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" />If you are planning to convert a conventional gasoline driven car to run on electricity, check out the Electricity4Gas electric car conversion manual by <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/electricity-4-gas/peter-millward-electricity-4-gas-scam/">Peter Millward</a>.</p>
<p>Many people like the idea of using a pure electric vehicle (EV) to commute but unfortunately, a new plug-in electric car from the manufacturers is still very expensive. A good sedan EV can cost upwards of $40,000!</p>
<p>If you want an electric car but you only have a shoestring budget, the only alternative is to convert a normal car to use electric power.</p>
<p>If you understanding the technical workings of an automobile and you are good with hand tools, you can do the <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/">EV conversion</a> in your home garage via a Do It Yourself (DIY) approach.</p>
<p>Peter Millward in an <a href="http://www.greenpeace.org/international/">environmental activist</a> and he has done numerous electric car conversion projects. The Electricity4Gas manual was written based on his experience with electric car projects.</p>
<p>I bought the <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/blog/electricity4gas_site">Electricity 4 Gas</a> e-book a few weeks back to find out what type of information it has to offer. After reading a couple of chapters, I realize the manual was written for complete beginners. Reason being the language was a bit elementary.</p>
<p>Is this a good thing? Well, it is a good thing if you are new to EV projects and may not know a lot of technical terms. But if you’ve done electric car retrofitting works before, then Peter Millward’s guide may not offer you much information.</p>
<p>So here’s my conclusion after reviewing the Electricity4Gas electric vehicle conversion manual. The guide is meant for someone who is interested on starting an electric car conversion project but do not have the skill or know how to do it themselves. You may be planning to outsource the entire project to a professional workshop.</p>
<p>Even though you are getting someone else to do the conversion for you, it is best for you to learn up on the basic science of EV conversion.</p>
<p>Why do you need EV knowledge? Well, knowledge is power. If you know how an electric car works and what the key components are, at least you will know when you are being charged for unnecessary work or parts for your EV. A little EV knowledge can save you hundreds of dollars.</p>
<p>If you are planning to outsource your electric car conversion project and you want to learn up on EV, Peter Millward’s Electricity4Gas is perfect for you. For more information on the guide, click on the link below.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">==&gt; <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/blog/electricity4gas_site">Click here to visit Electricity4Gas now!</a></h2>
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		<title>Electric Vehicle Conversion Manual &#8211; What Can You Expect?</title>
		<link>http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/ev-manual/electric-vehicle-conversion-manual-what-can-you-expect/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EV Manual]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY electric car]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electric car conversion guide]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people including myself like the idea of driving a pure plug-in electric car. Unfortunately, currently there is not one electric car on the road in the country I am staying in. Maybe in the near future, things might change and more EVs will be in the road. Those that stay in the United States [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people including myself like the idea of driving a pure plug-in electric car. Unfortunately, currently there is not one electric car on the road in the country I am staying in. Maybe in the near future, things might change and more EVs will be in the road.</p>
<p>Those that stay in the <strong>United States</strong> have the benefit of buying a pure electric car from a dealership. Many car manufacturers are looking into the USA to launch their range of electric car models. Have you check the price tag of the EV lately? One thing is for sure, it is much more expensive compared to a conventional gasoline driven car. We are talking about <strong>$40,000</strong> and above!</p>
<p>This is understandable because the manufacturers have not reached the <strong>economy of scale</strong> for the prices to come down. Then again, things might change very quickly if there’s a new <strong>government policy</strong> or <strong>subsidies</strong> offered to the car makers.</p>
<p>If you are not prepared to spend the money on a new electric car, what is your next best option? Those that are good with hand tools and understand the workings of an automobile will <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/diyelectriccar/index.html">convert a conventional car to EV</a>.</p>
<p>How about the average Joe that has no clue how a car works? Well, then it is a good idea to get an <strong><a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com">electric vehicle conversion manual</a></strong>.</p>
<p>If you were to buy an electric car conversion book, what can you expect from the manual?</p>
<p>The manual will basically show you how an electric car works. You will learn the parts and components in an EV such as the <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/electric-motor/cheap-electric-for-ev-conversion-at-ebay/">electric motor</a>, electric controller, inertia switch, <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/battery.html">deep cycle battery</a>, battery box, battery charger, throttle box, potential meter, amp meter etc.</p>
<p>Here’s a fact that you may or may not know. Most people would <strong>not</strong> have the skill nor the required tools to do their own electric car conversion project.</p>
<p>Depending on your work schedule, an EV conversion project will take between <strong>6 months</strong> to a year to complete. Assuming you are only working on your electric car in the weekends.</p>
<p>If you want to own an EV, it would be a better idea to <strong>outsource</strong> the conversion process to a professional mechanic. It will cost you some money for their services, but you will be saving time and unnecessary head ache.</p>
<p>So what’s your role in the project? Your key role is to make sure they do not break your allocated <strong>budget</strong>. How do you do that? This is where the <strong>electric vehicle conversion manual</strong> will come in handy.</p>
<p>Make sure you study the EV conversion book and understand the work involved in converting a gas guzzler to run on electric power. With the knowledge, at least you will know when you are being billed for unnecessary parts or work done on your car.</p>
<p>Even just by knowing the jargon of EV owners, it will make the mechanic to think twice before asking you to spend more money on your car.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a good <strong>EV conversion manual</strong>, check out Les Oke’s <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/blog/convert2ev_site">Convert 2 EV</a> manual. Les has converted numerous automobile to run on purely electricity. His e-book is written for novices and has lots of suggestion on how can find <strong>cheap parts</strong> for your electric car conversion project.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">==&gt; <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/blog/convert2ev_site">Click here to visit Convert 2 EV now!</a></h2>
<h3><strong>Related web pages:</strong></h3>
<p>1) Samuel Watson <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/ev-manual/samuel-watson-premium-electric-car-guide-review/">Premium Electric Car Guide Review</a></p>
<p>2) <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/cheap-parts/how-to-find-free-batteries-for-electric-car-conversion/">How To Find Free Batteries For Electric Car Conversion</a></p>
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		<title>High Torque Electric Motor For DIY Electric Car</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electric Motor]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some electric car enthusiasts, when they are building a Do It Yourself (DIY) electric car, they are think of a speedy electric vehicle (EV). Who would want to drive an electric golf cart on the road? I would choose a Tesla Roadster anytime. Unfortunately, the high end and high priced EV is beyond my reach. [...]]]></description>
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<p>Some electric car enthusiasts, when they are building a <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/diyelectriccar/index.html">Do It Yourself (DIY) electric car</a>, they are think of a speedy electric vehicle (EV). Who would want to drive an <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/electric+golf+cart" rel="tag">electric golf cart</a> on the road? I would choose a <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/tesla-motors/tesla-roadster-video-by-an-electric-car-lover/">Tesla Roadster</a> anytime. Unfortunately, the high end and high priced EV is beyond my reach. The only alternative is to convert a gas driven car to electric, while at the same time, install a bad ass torque spewing electric motor.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a <strong>high torque electric motor</strong>, should you choose a DC or AC motor? What is a reasonable priced maximum torque for a DC electric motor?  If you have the budget, take a look at <a href="http://www.electricvehiclesusa.com/category_s/67.htm">WarP 13&#8243;</a> monster electric motor. It costs about $5000 and it can kick out 2000 horsepower! Simply awesome.</p>
<p>The WarP 13&#8243; diameter series wound DC Motor is a high performance motor used in some racing <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Electric+Vehicles" rel="tag">Electric Vehicles</a> and could be used in very large vehicle. You can&#8217;t beat a series wound DC motor for pure low-rpm torque. On the other hand, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/AC+motors" rel="tag">AC motors</a> can run at very high rpm and geared down to make torque.</p>
<p>Both DC and AC motors have their advantages and disadvantages. The DC motor is usually cheaper and easier to control. The AC motor has a much more complex controller adding to the cost. DC motors have brushes and a commutator to wear out. The AC does not. If you like to hum of an electric car, DC motors do sound better.</p>
<p>If one style of electric motor had any serious advantage over another, we wouldn&#8217;t be scratching our head trying to figure out which one we should use for our <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/diyelectriccar/index.html">DIY electric car</a>. An example of this would be the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_motor">Permanent Magnet (PM) motors</a>. It is quite expensive to use a 13&#8243; PM motor for use in an EV. That&#8217;s why there are series wound and AC motors.</p>
<p>One other advantage of AC motors is that a lot of them have a liquid cooling system. The more amps you throw in a motor the hotter it will get, but an AC is more efficient so you don&#8217;t need to dissipate as much and is liquid cooled so it can dissipate more. Also the higher voltages mean its easy to get the amps to the motor.</p>
<p>AC motors are beginning to gain popularity as the production cost comes down. It is a matter of time before it will be the preferred electric motor for electric car retrofitters.</p>
<p><strong>Related web sites:</strong><br />
1) <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/">Electric Car Conversion Guides Review</a></p>
<p>2) <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/electricity-4-gas/peter-millward-electricity4gas/">Peter Millward Electricity 4 Gas Manual Review</a></p>
<p>3) <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/convert-2-ev/convert2ev-comprehensive-review-by-an-electric-car-enthusiast/">Convert2EV Comprehensive Review </a><br />
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		<title>DIY Electric Car Conversion &#8211; The Cheaper Way To Own An EV</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you were to ask anyone who has sent their gasoline driven car to a professional workshop to be converted, they will tell you DIY electric car conversion will definitely be a cheaper way to own an electric vehicle (EV). This is not surprising when there are many Do It Yourself (DIY) electric car conversion [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you were to ask anyone who has sent their gasoline driven car to a professional workshop to be converted, they will tell you <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com">DIY electric car conversion</a> will definitely be a cheaper way to own an <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/electric+vehicle" rel="tag">electric vehicle</a> (EV).</p>
<p>This is not surprising when there are many Do It Yourself (DIY) <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com">electric car conversion guides</a> on the market. Even a ready made electric car conversion kit cost around <strong>$400 &#8211; $500</strong>. It is a wise investment if you are spending thousand of dollar a month on gasoline.</p>
<p>There are some challenges in doing your own <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com">EV conversion</a>. One of the setback is the material included in the electric car kit does not have sufficient detailed information.</p>
<p>Most of the literature include may not be easy to understand or user friendly. It is understandable because the guides are meant for experienced mechanic.</p>
<p>If you are very well versed with the inner working of a car and have been maintaining your own vehicle for years, a <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/DIY+electric+car+conversion" rel="tag">DIY electric car conversion</a> may not be too difficult for you. Your challenge is to get the conversion done in the least amount of time and at the lowest possible cost.</p>
<p>For a novice or amateur, you would have to allocate some time to kick off your EV conversion at your home garage. You will be spending hours in your workshop to retrofit the car.</p>
<p>Even though to convert a conventional car to EV is not a complicated process, it is devious and labor intensive work. If you have a buddy who is willing to help, be grateful for his assistance.</p>
<p>Although a <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/homemade-electric-car/homemade-electric-car-how-to-get-started-with-a-diy-electric-vehicle/">homemade electric car</a> is a painstaking and slow process, doing it yourself does have its advantages. Depending on how far you drive on a daily basis, you will be saving around $100 &#8211; $200 a week just by driving your electric</p>
<p>car. If the local gasoline prices were to go up again, the saving from using your EV will be even more substantial.</p>
<p><strong>Related blog posts:</strong><br />
1) <a href="http://living.vocaboly.com/28/electric-car-conversion-kit-do-it-yourself/">Electric Car Conversion Kit: Do-It-Yourself</a></p>
<p>2) <a href="http://blog.autospeed.com/2009/01/22/new-diy-electric-car-opportunities/">New DIY Electric Car Opportunities</a></p>
<p>3) <a href="http://diyelectriccar.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/convert-vw-beetle-into-a-pure-electric-car/">Volkswagon Beetle Electric Car Conversion</a></p>
<p>4) <a href="http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2008/06/the-electric-ba.html">The Electric “Balloon” Car: They’re Safe &amp; Cheap, But Would You Drive One?</a></p>
<p>5) <a href="http://www.franklygreen.com/my_weblog/2008/08/green-motors-zenn-zero-emissions-no-noise-electric-car.html">Green Motors: Zenn (Zero Emissions, No Noise) Electric Car</a><br />
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		<title>Top Ten Electric Car Conversion Guides On The Internet</title>
		<link>http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/ev-manual/top-ten-electric-car-conversion-guides/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[EV Manual]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Top Ten Electric Car Conversion Guides Most people are really keen to drive a pure electric vehicle (EV). Unfortunately, if you were to buy a new EV from the dealership, the cost is still relatively high. We are talking about $40,000 and above! Without economy of scale, the electric car manufacturers are unable to bring [...]]]></description>
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<p>Most people are really keen to drive a pure electric vehicle (EV). Unfortunately, if you were to buy a new EV from the dealership, the cost is still relatively high. We are talking about $40,000 and above! Without economy of scale, the <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/electric-car-makers/top-ten-electric-car-manufacturers-in-north-america/">electric car manufacturers</a> are unable to bring the cost down&#8230;well at least for the time being. When the demand picks up, cost with definitely come down.</p>
<p>The best option right now for us to own an electric car is to convert our gasoline driven car to EV. Before you get started, it is a good idea to get some basic information about the science of an electric vehicle. There are numerous books on the subject that you can find on the web. To help you with the selection process, I have complied a list of <strong>Top Ten Electric Vehicle Conversion Guides</strong> available on the internet.</p>
<p>1) <a href="http://8a9f3nn8nimoex62qcy6ke19g4.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=ELECTRICCARLIST">Electricity 4 Gas</a></p>
<p>2) <a href="http://264d3qkbtwea4se9yc17xlb976.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=ELECTRICCARLIST">Convert 2 EV</a></p>
<p>3) <a href="http://91featqbwkgi4q16krd5s2azby.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=ELECTRICCARLIST">Convert Gas Car To Electric</a></p>
<p>4) <a href="http://6e68bty5vthceqbqk09x9qhtlt.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=ELECTRICCARLIST">Electric Car Guide &#8211; Convert Your Car Into Electric</a></p>
<p>5) <a href="http://d3cd6glfpkii1n48ip52w1dkdi.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=ELECTRICCARLIST">Gas 2 Electricity</a></p>
<p>6) <a href="http://9f74csycmkcoaqc1365zd91b66.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=ELECTRICCARLIST">Run Your Car With Electricity</a></p>
<p>7) <a href="http://b8997qm60rphelbd-ybh0rak1t.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=ELECTRICCARLIST">Electric Vehicles EV &amp; Conversion E-book</a></p>
<p>8) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071543732?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wilyapjou-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0071543732">Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman and Bob Brant (from Amazon.com)</a></p>
<p>9) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470851635?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wilyapjou-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0470851635">Electric Vehicle Technology Explained by James Larminie and John Lowry (from Amazon.com)</a></p>
<p>10) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1879857944?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wilyapjou-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1879857944">Convert It! by Michael Brown (from Amazon.com)</a><br />
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		<title>VW Electric Conversion Cost</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[VW Beetle]]></category>
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<p>Some people have been wandering, how much does is cost to convert their old <strong>VW Beetle</strong> to electric. The video below shows a pastor with his <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/VW+electric+vehicle" rel="tag">VW electric vehicle</a>. He got his Bug converted to electric with an investment of <strong>$6000</strong>. The EV runs on 72 Volts of electricity and has a top speed of above 50 mph. Mileage per charge is about 30 miles. I&#8217;m sure you can extend the mileage by adding more deep cycle batteries into to the batteries bank.</p>
<p>$6000 investment to convert a gasoline driven VW Beetle to electric seems a bit high to me. The whole retrofitting job can be done at a cheaper cost. But there is some preliminary work you have to do. You will need to source for <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/electric-motor/where-to-find-cheap-electric-motor-for-diy-electric-car-conversion/">cheap electric motor at EBay</a> and also source for used or reconditioned batteries. If you are keen to find out how you can save cost in your EV retrofitting, you can check out these <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/">electric car conversion guides</a> on the web.<br />
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		<title>Is It Possible To Convert A Gas Car To Electric Under $300?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can you really convert a gasoline driven car to electric for under $300?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Converting a Gas Car to Electric Under $300</h2>
<p><img class="alignleft" title="Tight Budget" src="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/convert2ev.png" alt="" width="228" height="320" />I have been reading a couple <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/">electric car conversion guides</a> that I bought lately. The authors claimed that they have converted their gas car to run on electricity for under <strong>$300</strong>.</p>
<p>Can you really do the conversion for that kind of budget?</p>
<p>Honestly, I think it is going to be a very tough project if you limit yourself for only $300. I don&#8217;t think it is impossible, but you would need a lot of preliminary preparation.</p>
<p>The bulk of the cost for a DIY electric car conversion is in the batteries and the DC electric motor. No doubt the guides will teach you how to get used or reconditioned batteries from electric golf carts and from industrial areas. The challenge is the time you have to invest to source for all the batteries.</p>
<p>A used electric motor will also cost at least $150. The best option for you to find <a href="http://cbelectriccar.com/blog/electric-motor/where-to-find-cheap-electric-motor-for-diy-electric-car-conversion/">cheap electric motor</a> is from EBay. That will depend largely on your luck. Sometimes when you go to the listing site, you may not see any electric motor up for auction. You may have to wait weeks or months to find the right electric motor.</p>
<p>Lets face the fact, converting a gasoline driven car to electric under $300 is not impossible, but you have to do a lot of leg work. That investment has not include all the tools needed for your retrofitting project.</p>
<p>You may have to buy or rent new tools for the project. If you really want to have a success electric vehicle conversion, you would need to invest at least $3000.</p>
<p><strong>Check out related blog post on </strong><strong>DIY Electric Car Conversion:</strong></p>
<li>With the cost of gas prices, <a href="http://diyhub.info/2008/10/05/diy-electric-car/">DIY Electric Car</a> conversions have become more popular than ever before. Most people consider this a daunting task but the truth of the matter is that this DIY project can be easier than you think and also a whole lot of fun.</li>
<li><a href="http://frugalzeitgeist.com/you-dont-have-to-put-gas-in-your-car/">You don’t have to put gas in your car!</a> &#8211; Finally!  We are seeing a future where the electric car will actually be on sale to us consumers. Consumer models are less than a year away and are going to be highly welcomed by many. But we also know they will be ridiculously expensive, and some believe too late. The initial batch will cater for high income people who feel good about helping the environment, but don’t even think about being frugal.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.motoring-loans.co.uk/an-overview-of-electric-cars-do-they-really-work/">An Overview Of Electric Cars &#8211; Do They Really Work?</a> &#8211; Before you learn how to how to build an electric car, you will of course want to know what kind of benefits electric cars<br />
get. There are several — you don’t have to worry about spending tons of money on gas, for a start. Gas prices recently fell below $4/gallon (they were rising for a long time before that) but there is no telling whether or not they are going to go up again.</li>
<li><a href="http://gassaverguide.info/the-diy-672-electric-geo-metro/">The DIY $672 Electric Geo Metro</a> &#8211; What do you get when you cross a Geo Metro with an electric forklift, a golf cart, and a bunch of used batteries? You get a ridiculously inexpensive, home-built, street-legal electric car&#8230;</li>
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		<title>Electricity4Gas Review  &#8211; Is Peter Milward Full of BS?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electricity 4 Gas]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Electricity4Gas e-book review" src="http://www.electricity4gas.com/electricity4gasbox2.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="239" />Part of what I do to add content to this DIY <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com/">electric car conversion</a> blog is to review e-books on the web related to <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/electric+vehicle" rel="tag">electric vehicle</a> (EV) retrofitting.</p>
<p>One of the e-book that I came across is <a href="http://www.cbelectriccar.com">Electricity4Gas</a>. The book was written by an environmental activist Peter Millward.</p>
<p>A quick search on Google for Peter Millward did not reveal any useful information. He may be a real person or he may not. Millward might be a promotional name added to the web site sales page.</p>
<p>Anyhow, what we want is the message not the messenger in Electricity 4 Gas.</p>
<p>Here are some of my <strong>Electricity4Gas review</strong> findings:</p>
<ul>
<li> The information presented are quite detailed</li>
<li> There is some information on electric motor selection for a DIY project</li>
<li> Detailed pictures and diagrams</li>
<li> Comprehensive suggestion on the best types of batteries to use</li>
<li> Suggestion on where to find cheap parts&#8230;which is good for cost conscious retrofitters</li>
<li> Electricity 4 Gas.com also offers full online support</li>
</ul>
<h2>Electricity4Gas Product Guarantee</h2>
<p>Overall, this electric car conversion guide is pretty good. Selling price is at $49.97 which is pretty competitive compared to other electric vehicle conversion guides in the market.</p>
<p>Any purchase of Electricity4Gas also comes with additional bonus e-books worth almost $110.00! Sweet!</p>
<p>Since Electricity 4 Gas is offered through Clickbank, you are covered by their <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clickbank.com/refund_policy_faq.html">60 Days Money Back Guarantee</a>. Meaning, if you bought the e-book and do not see any value in it, just ask for your money back. No question asked.</p>
<p>My guess is, most of the people that buy this e-book would not have the skill nor the resources to really convert an electric car themselves at home.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, it is good to have the knowledge.</p>
<p>When you are ready to send your internal combustion engine driven car to be retrofitted into an EV, at least you will know what are the parts and work required.</p>
<p>This is to safeguard you from being overcharged by the mechanic. It is always good to be prudent. If you are looking for ways to cut your car gasoline cost, start with getting some electric vehicle knowledge. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://diyelectriccar.wordpress.com/2008/11/30/peter-millward-electricity-4-gas-review/">Electricity4gas</a> is a good e-book to add into your virtual library.</p>
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