Automobile conversion, gas to electric?

Question

Does anyone know of a shop near Dallas/Fort Worth than can convert my car from gas to electric?

Answer 1

Electric has problems with disposal of batteries,also until they build more Nuclear plants which is their goal a low carbon footprint,

here is a car $50,000

Answer 2

I think you'd be better off looking for a hybrid car rather then going through the expense of a conversion.  It'd be cheaper in the long run and there would probably be less problems.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Great idea! But first, ask yor self how fast you need to go and for how long.  Anything is possible with a little time or money.  You don't say what kind of car you are trying to convert and how much you are willing to spend. YOu need to do alot of serious research.  No one will take that time on this web site. Generally cars with bad engines are the most economic to convert.  The lighter the better.  older VWs or Metros have kits for under 3000 plus another 800 or so for batteries, using a 72 volt system.   if you got a cheap one w a blown engine it could be very economical. Economy shouldn't be the driving factorin deciding on all electric.  you should also be philisophically in tune with the idea  .it only takes a weekend in most cases to make the conversion.  Thewre are many electric vehicles for sale on the secondary market, but plan on spending time on line and alot of tire kicking.

Then there are safety issues. Who wants a sulfuric acid bath when an SUV decides you are accelerating too slowly?  But if yo are only gooing 35-40, the likelihood is less of that occuring.  

There is a group in Austin that will help you perhaps finding a person in DFW

Good Luck!!

Answer 4

first of all, an all electric car can go faster than 40mph. indeed the conversion can be expensive, if properly done will be very reliable. my street bike conversion is in year #4 with no problems. the electric motor has one moving part, the engine in your car has many. the electric motor can run as high as 96 % efficiency. do check out these sites and you should be able to find the info you need. Have a Great Weekend.

Answer 5

I actually believe that a simple economic car like a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic is better for the environment than a hybrid.  Check out Sierra Club's web site for an article that looks into this indepth.

Answer 6

Some people have done this.  But it's expensive, and the resulting vehicle has dramatically reduced luggage (and maybe people) space.

It's far better to have an electric that's engineered as such from the ground up by experts.  Those are available, but expensive.  Right now, if you want a real electric your best alternative is to purchase a hybrid and have it converted to plug in.  Still not as good, but better than a converted gas car.

Answer 7

dont do it! gas is still far superior to electric- in an electric car you'll have a top speed of about 40, and it takes more fuel to create the same amount of electricity than it would to run on gas, so at the present moment gas is better for the environment

Answer 8

Please don't listen to the nay-sayers.  A conversion EV is a very practical car for your needs.  Under the right circumstances, you should be able to drive it just like any car and have more than enough battery to go your full 30 mile round-trip every day.  All you'll need to do is plug in the charger at home every night.  Lead-acid batteries are 100% recyclable and they are one of the most recycled auto parts - even before recycling was "green" or "cool" or whatever.  Austin, TX is a forefront community for this activity.  Check out www.austinev.org as a start and they will be able to direct you to someone who can convert a car for you or perhaps sell you an operating used conversion EV.  Good luck to you!

Answer 9

Not sure if you’re willing to do it your self, but I’d be willing to walk you step by step threw the conversion. I've converted 3 of my own cars (a datsun truck, ford ban, and a vw bug) and a few for neighbors. I've also converted cars to run on hydrogen, ethanol and biodiesel, by far EV is the easiest.

If you’re interested here’s what it would entitle…

- The engine compartment is first cleaned out of any gasoline components.

- Electric components are then installed in exchange.

- A battery bank is built and incorporated.

- Existing starter and driving systems are connected.

- Turn the key, step on the gas pedal sending more energy to the electric motor, & thus more power to the drive system, which in return creates more speed, more acceleration.

- The system has normal automotive top speeds and acceleration, typical to the vehicle your modifying. If your top speed was 85 mph and your acceleration was 1 mile per min, then this will be what your left with after the conversion.

The methods are extremely simple, making the process possible for anyone, everyone, ANYWHERE.

Typical tools, hardware & supplies are used, making access to parts available for all.

Electric Conversions can be easily accomplished in ANY model vehicle, even tractors, Generators, types of machinery, etc.

Project lengths range from 1 day to 1 month.

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f you’re interested I wrote a guide on it which is available at http://www.agua-luna.com/guides.html

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions,

Dan Martin

Retired Boeing Engineer now living 100% Off-the-Grid with my family, using Alternative Energy & loving every minute.

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