# Do It Yourself (DIY) **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/147.md?page=5 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Battery storage](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-storage/793)
**Author:** [@no7fish](https://community.electricforum.com/u/no7fish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 11:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-storage/793 "2008-07-02T11:52:21Z")
So in the case of batteries such as this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories\_\_\_Toyota-Prius-2001-02-03-hybrid-battery-pack\_W0QQitemZ220250384950QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQcmdZViewItem?hash… --- ## [How about Air Conditioning?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-about-air-conditioning/461)
**Author:** [@docpaul1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/docpaul1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2008, 11:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-about-air-conditioning/461 "2008-07-02T11:40:20Z")
Has anyone devised a way to keep the A/C when a conversion has been done?? If so, how. Thanks. --- ## [Please tell me there are better batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-tell-me-there-are-better-batteries/788)
**Author:** [@machinist.212](https://community.electricforum.com/u/machinist.212)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2008, 9:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-tell-me-there-are-better-batteries/788 "2008-07-01T09:04:51Z")
I'm new to this and I'm starting from the bottom so I don't know all that much about EV's . Thats why I'm here , to learn whatever I can from you fine gentlemen. The thing that gets me is cruising ranges of like 50 miles… --- ## [Warp9 Performance graph question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/warp9-performance-graph-question/786)
**Author:** [@MoparGarage](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MoparGarage)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2008, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/warp9-performance-graph-question/786 "2008-06-30T20:25:12Z")
This graph is for 72 volts. Can it somehow be interpolated to 144 volts? \[image\] --- ## [Range Extender ICE](https://community.electricforum.com/t/range-extender-ice/730)
**Author:** [@JeffNY](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JeffNY)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2008, 5:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/range-extender-ice/730 "2008-06-30T05:46:40Z")
Is anyone building a controller that would interface to a range extender internal combustion engine? I think there are some great batteries in the works (EEStor, nano wire lithium ion, ect) but they are still 1 to 3 year… --- ## [Saft NI-CDs and a Quantum 2+2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/saft-ni-cds-and-a-quantum-2-2/705)
**Author:** [@krussell](https://community.electricforum.com/u/krussell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/saft-ni-cds-and-a-quantum-2-2/705 "2008-06-05T21:00:56Z")
Hi, Anyone used Saft NI-CD cells or have any thoughts on them? I've e-mailed them requesting a price for the STM 5-100 MR and the STM 5-140 MR but just wondered if anyone has any experience with them. I'm considerin… --- ## [Ranch Utility EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ranch-utility-ev/708)
**Author:** [@John\_Hatchett](https://community.electricforum.com/u/John_Hatchett)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ranch-utility-ev/708 "2008-06-02T16:30:58Z")
Has anyone got a kit for a ranch oriented EV? Pull a trailer, power tools, light up a weekend cabin, recharge from solar, diesel genset, and/or neighbor's grid plug. A diesel-electric hybrid Toyota FJ series might be t… --- ## [Front or rear wheel drive which makes a better EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-or-rear-wheel-drive-which-makes-a-better-ev/669)
**Author:** [@95\_corolla](https://community.electricforum.com/u/95_corolla)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-or-rear-wheel-drive-which-makes-a-better-ev/669 "2008-06-01T18:03:29Z")
I am looking for a donor car. It will most likely be something small. Like paseo, CRX, escort, MR2 or miata. Just need so advice as to weather front or rear wheel drive has an advantage over the other. An info is helpful… --- ## [How to calculate WH/Mile (for the few of you that have ev's!)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-calculate-wh-mile-for-the-few-of-you-that-have-evs/432)
**Author:** [@Lectrol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lectrol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-calculate-wh-mile-for-the-few-of-you-that-have-evs/432 "2008-05-23T23:09:14Z")
This is part of a message i sent to another ev'er: WH/M is the normal way of showing the efficiany of an EV. It is more or less the MPG of an EV. WH/M stands for Watt-hours per mile. A Watt-hour is a measurement of cap… --- ## [What Vacuum Pump do you guys like?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-vacuum-pump-do-you-guys-like/670)
**Author:** [@Heckeng](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Heckeng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2008, 11:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-vacuum-pump-do-you-guys-like/670 "2008-05-14T11:14:07Z")
Hello everybody, I am looking for a little help. I actually don't have an EV, but have a similar issue to you guys. I have a car with not a lot of vacuum to operate the power brakes. I am looking at getting an electri… --- ## [DeWalt DC9360 batteries (36v lithium)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dewalt-dc9360-batteries-36v-lithium/667)
**Author:** [@ragee](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ragee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dewalt-dc9360-batteries-36v-lithium/667 "2008-05-13T18:18:15Z")
Doing some studying on these battery packs and seems they are very popular. Saw an electric bicycle powerd by 4 of these to give them 20 mile range @ 17mph. He didnt take them apart first just plugged in the pack. Now… --- ## [Helper dc motor to drive shaft at rear axle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/helper-dc-motor-to-drive-shaft-at-rear-axle/574)
**Author:** [@Merritt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Merritt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2008, 7:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/helper-dc-motor-to-drive-shaft-at-rear-axle/574 "2008-05-13T07:48:10Z")
New to the forum and joined to try to get some info on an idea I had. Using a timing belt at some ratio attached to a sprocket at the rear u-joint mount at the axle, Could you possible improve gas milage with a helper m… --- ## [Forward/ reverse DC motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/forward-reverse-dc-motor/656)
**Author:** [@gbond](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gbond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2008, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/forward-reverse-dc-motor/656 "2008-05-09T13:25:00Z")
I am a bit confused about this issue... i see that in most cases it appears that reveres is handled by a switch that reverses the motor... i will be doing my conversion on a 5-speed manual transmission so can i not just … --- ## [Tranmission debate..?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tranmission-debate/645)
**Author:** [@megfourfun](https://community.electricforum.com/u/megfourfun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tranmission-debate/645 "2008-04-30T13:53:48Z")
Alright, so Ive been trying to do some research and am having trouble finding resources on the details of converting an automatic trans. to EV. I have a 93' probe SE (automatic transmission) and am debating what to do… --- ## [Where can I find these batteries?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-can-i-find-these-batteries/475)
**Author:** [@luv2glyd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/luv2glyd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-can-i-find-these-batteries/475 "2008-04-28T17:36:47Z")
I 'm going to be running one of these motors at full power for a duration of 6 minutes: http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?i...27&pid=B3675243 The device that I want to build will be be used for a tow unit which will… --- ## [AC vs. DC- safety](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-vs-dc-safety/633)
**Author:** [@gbond](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gbond)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-vs-dc-safety/633 "2008-04-27T19:45:37Z")
Hi, I am just starting my quest for information for my first EV conversion. I am going to convert my 2001 Hinda Civic Coupe. I have read alot about AC drives... they seem to hold a lot of advantages, but of course the ap… --- ## [Battery question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-question/636)
**Author:** [@ragee](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ragee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 7:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-question/636 "2008-04-27T07:40:03Z")
Hi, Im currently building a Ford Ranger PU EV. Got a battery question. What is the difference between Trojan T105 and T145. I see the T145 has a little more amps but is that the only difference? Can you get more cycl… --- ## [Removing brushes from an Etek](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-brushes-from-an-etek/620)
**Author:** [@dabelf01](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dabelf01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-brushes-from-an-etek/620 "2008-04-20T18:28:01Z")
Hey guys. I am a college student in Nebraska and we build and race electric vehicles. Its called Powerdrive. I heard from someone that Eteks are designed to run on 48V and since we only run 24V that we could remove some… --- ## [Electric boat](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-boat/602)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_from\_Ohio](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ryan_from_Ohio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-boat/602 "2008-04-07T21:15:08Z")
Hello, Im looking to build a small boat. Im fairly open to design and plan on designing it myself or altering some plans (preferably Hydro or Cat). I was looking at gas, but I think I can make it faster with Electric :… --- ## [AC generator idea need help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-generator-idea-need-help/580)
**Author:** [@spyruem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/spyruem)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2008, 8:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ac-generator-idea-need-help/580 "2008-03-30T08:34:40Z")
I am trying to create an EV using an AC generator. my idea is to use the generator to power an AC motor connected to a manual car transmition in a 1989 Honda Civic Hatchback that has been gutted (as much weight as i coul… --- ## [DeLorean\_4's Electric Bicycle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delorean-4s-electric-bicycle/531)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2008, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delorean-4s-electric-bicycle/531 "2008-03-23T14:50:18Z")
Hi everyone, I'm a Secondary Five (Grade 11) International Studies student and for my personal project I'm building an electric bicycle :slight\_smile: To date, I hooked everything up, got myself a "slick" tire, recy… --- ## [Supplier for wheel hub motors?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/supplier-for-wheel-hub-motors/515)
**Author:** [@Le\_Pirate](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Le_Pirate)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/supplier-for-wheel-hub-motors/515 "2008-01-09T13:55:27Z")
I'm looking to buy some in wheel motors like these: www.pmlflightlink.com/motors/hipa\_drive.html Those are nice but i can't find any sort of price for them...and the US distributor doesn't have any links to them on t… --- ## [Ebay LiFePO4 48V pack, any good?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ebay-lifepo4-48v-pack-any-good/512)
**Author:** [@SinnerDC2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SinnerDC2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ebay-lifepo4-48v-pack-any-good/512 "2008-01-06T20:35:01Z")
The standard voltage:48V(10%undulation) The standard capacitance:20A(10%undulation)1/5C The rating electric current:30A The momentary max electric current:60A Initiative protection actions electric current:40A(5undulatio… --- ## [48V newbie](https://community.electricforum.com/t/48v-newbie/507)
**Author:** [@mjamgb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mjamgb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/48v-newbie/507 "2008-01-02T14:23:51Z")
This is double posted in "general" too for those who don't surf the entire forum... I came into a "cheap" 48V motor that was probably for forklift duty or similar and I AM GOING TO put it in a VW KG (like, what, 1300#?).… --- ## [60 HP reliant DC motors - surplus, available](https://community.electricforum.com/t/60-hp-reliant-dc-motors-surplus-available/482)
**Author:** [@Slivo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Slivo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2007, 2:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/60-hp-reliant-dc-motors-surplus-available/482 "2007-12-29T02:15:16Z")
I am wondering if 2 beautiful DC motors that I aquired at a Military auction a few years ago might have application in EV drives. They are are 60 HP and new in wooden crates. I do not have the exact specs today but I rec… --- ## [ADC motors?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/adc-motors/499)
**Author:** [@4x4\_Welder](https://community.electricforum.com/u/4x4_Welder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2007, 2:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/adc-motors/499 "2007-12-26T02:32:10Z")
Their site is down, so I can't get a quick answer to my question- Basically, all I was wondering is if the 9.1" motor can be had with dual output shafts, or if it only has the single drive end. Anybody have a picture of … --- ## [Available AWD/4WD](https://community.electricforum.com/t/available-awd-4wd/487)
**Author:** [@Jee\_Prahm](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jee_Prahm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/available-awd-4wd/487 "2007-12-09T13:05:35Z")
First time poster, long time reader... I am still a couple years from getting into this. Right now I am pretty happy on a human powered bike... Anyway, I tried searching these forums for all/4 wheel drive EVs, but the … --- ## [Modification of flywheel?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/modification-of-flywheel/445)
**Author:** [@dtbaker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dtbaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 8:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/modification-of-flywheel/445 "2007-11-15T08:49:51Z")
Many of the project pages I've been reading talk about getting the flywheel machined to lighten and check balance. Is this highly recommended, or just an optional type thing? --- ## [Kits and group buying](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kits-and-group-buying/433)
**Author:** [@cleanPlanet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cleanPlanet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2007, 10:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/kits-and-group-buying/433 "2007-10-26T10:32:39Z")
What about creating an electric car kit group buying to lower the cost of the kits? What do you think of this? I find the kits too expensive...:eek: --- ## [$1500 EnerDel li-ion pack](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1500-enerdel-li-ion-pack/423)
**Author:** [@Jack\_the\_R](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jack_the_R)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2007, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1500-enerdel-li-ion-pack/423 "2007-10-24T23:35:21Z")
EnerDel HEV Battery Pack Specs Posted by Lyle under Battery , PHEV \[41\] Comments Rate this: Avg:4.1/5 (2 votes) discover more! \[Shows other people that rated this\] tags en\_pack.jpg Tuesday’s announcement by Ener… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/147.md?page=4) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/147.md?page=6)