Why wont the United States Govenment give us all either Electric Cars or ....?

Question

Cars that run on Vegatable Oil??? To help with Global Warming...

Answer 1

That's where you get into the "You're On Your Own" thing the government refers to.

Answer 2

The one EV car I currently have (have 2 vehicles that run on hydrogen also) I converted from a vw bug and is free to charge. As I live completely off the grid all my electricity comes from solar panels and 2 wind generators, which I also built.

However I did charge up at Costco in Carlsbad California (I actually only drove up there to fill up) if I remember right it was around $2.00

Not sure if you’re interesting in doing it yourself, 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.

If you’re interested I wrote a guide on it which is available at www agua-luna com

My last EV conversion ran me about $1400. Everything is available online. I have a how to do it yourself guide available at www agua-luna com that will walk you step by step through the process. If you have ANY questions feel free to contact me through the site. Here’s a list of what you'd need...

Advanced DC Motor

The motor is an 8" Advanced DC series-wound motor. It weighs 107 pounds and is rated at 68 peak horsepower. These motors are available in several sizes.



Adaptor plate

The adaptor plate mates the motor to the transmission. It is constructed of 1/2 inch aluminum and is pre-drilled with bolt hole patterns for both the motor and transmission. An aluminum spacer is also used for proper spacing between the shafts of the transmission and motor. Adaptor plates are available for many cars.

DC Motor Controller

The controller regulates current going to the motor. It is a solid-state device that uses a pulse width modulator (PWM) that sends short bursts of current to the motor at a rate of 15 kHz. Controllers are available from both Curtis and DCP.

Potbox (Potentiometer)

The potbox is a 5K ohm throttle between the controller and the accelerator, similar to the way a sewing machine pedal works. The potbox's lever arm is attached to the existing accelerator cable.

Main Contactor

An electric relay that serves the same purpose as the ignition switch in a gas car. When the key is turned to the start position, the contactor closes the circuit to allow current to flow to the controller.

Circuit Breaker

A safety device that shuts down power for servicing or during an emergency. The circuit breaker is installed under the hood and can be switched both off and on from the drivers seat with an extension or cable.



Main Fuse

The main fuse protect the system from high voltage spikes. A fuse should be installed at each battery box or group of batteries.



Shunt

A shunt is placed in series within the wiring as a means to connect meters. Shunts are available in different sizes for both high and low power configurations.

  

Charger interlock

A relay that keeps the circuit open so nobody will inadvertantly drive off with the charge cord plugged into the car.



DC/DC Converter

The DC/DC converter is similar in function to a gas car's alternator. It charges the 12 volt accessory battery by chopping voltage from the main battery pack down to 13.5 volts.

If you interested I offer several DIY alternative guides to walk you step by step threw EV conversion process at agua-luna com or

www agua-luna com

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at  www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.

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Answer 3

There is no such thing as man made global warming!

Answer 4

idk but in the long run it would save us money because of these hellish gas prices. i kno im prbly alone n ppl will think im OD stupid by saying this but im kinda happy about gas prices. if it stays this way it'll serve as a wake up call and maybe ppl will start to find alternatives cuz global warming is happening.

our dumb economy is not the worst thing going on rite now, the president and government needs to get over themselves.

Answer 5

ok my turn to play devil advocate, why do you suppose people  in america buy more, big cars and big engines than in europe?  We like them.  I can't blame the government for giving me the choice to buy small economical car or a the sports car i currently have.

There are trade offs for everything.   Even our move to use more Ethanol (biofuels) in gasoline currently causes more harmful emissions than regular gas.

There is just no perfect solution ~ instead, reduce you consumption!  drive less!

Answer 6

the big oil companies would never allow this.

Answer 7

I personally dont like handouts

Answer 8

because we have capitalism.  They can encourage production of electric cars by tax breaks and grants but besides that they cannot manipulate the market.  Vegetable oil is not realistic because we don't have enough land to grow it on.  They can't forbid us to use gas i would guess that is kind of against the constitution, and there would be riots in every major city.

Answer 9

Electric cars is in no way going to help global warming.  Think about it. How do they make electricity? Oh wait, by burning COAL.  And let me see, i think coal will most likely pollute the environment just the same.  We need to be more effective with our vehicles and not more efficient.  Pretty much what im saying is that we need to COMPLETELY get away from using non-renewable resources...

Answer 10

They're in on it with the oil companies. Don't want to bite the hand that feeds.

Answer 11

that's not something that can happen in an instant.. They have to slowly convert over to a different system. Think of all the money our country would lose if we immediately started changing over to electric or "Go Green" cars...   And how would the government "give" everyone cars??  The government's not Oprah..

Answer 12

Because then they would not have oil lobby to pay them...besides when has the government ever given us anything that did not cost us us much more in the long run?

Answer 13

Hahahaha....yea, right!  First of all, the government isn't in the business of giving the entire population cars, so even though I want to see some progress in reducing our oil consumption, I don't think that's a good way to go about it.  However, maybe a tax rebate for purchasing an electric car would be nice.  

I don't know of any cars that are in mass production that can run on vegetable oil, and if there were, then there'd probably be shortages of vegetable oil.

Answer 14

because they are to wrapped in the war

Answer 15

1)government is not a charity

2)the US is already in a huge debt

3)if the government was a charity then the handouts would ultimately come from our tax money

4)the US is based on freedom and the government making us drive a certain car will not fly with most citizens.

Answer 16

Its all about money. Bush cant live on a six figure salary forever he'll starve to death!!!

Answer 17

because the US government are *****

Answer 18

the us government dont give us cars.  we buy from car companies.

Answer 19

cause they will run out of buisness, all the tax they cut form oil

will not be with them anymore

Answer 20

the united states does not produce enough electricity to power all electric cars your talking about nor produce enough vegetable oil ether!

by the way the US government is you and I and I do not want to give YOU a car.Go out and buy one for your self this is not a communist country

Answer 21

not many people truly care about global warming in this country, the all mighty dollar is held in much higher regard.

Answer 22

the money mate!

Answer 23

Why don't you give me a ... break? Electric cars and vegetable oil conversion kit are available. Go buy your own, why should the government 'GIVE' you one?

Answer 24

the government DUMB

Answer 25

That is not the governments job.

Answer 26

Why should the government GIVE you one?

Why don't you go out and earn the money to buy

one yourself?

Answer 27

because global warming isn't real.  Its a political issue. To prove it look at the IPCC's scientific method on their website.  You will be disgusted at what they do and call it science.  Notice the whole body is political. strange.   There are plenty of experts who disagree.  Also look at people who lost their jobs over their view not supporting it.  Head weatherman in oregon. for one example.

And about electric cars they haven't come up with good enough ones, and the oil companies don't want anything to cut their profits.

Answer 28

I don't know that I'd really want either, personally.

Electric may be cheaper, yes, but where does the electricity come from?  Mine largely comes from a coal power plant.  So it'll be the power plant burning all the fossil fuels instead of me?  Cool.  Well, at least I can feel better about myself that way.

Vegetable oil. . . have you looked at the prices of things lately since we started sending so much of our soybean and corn production to ethanol/biodiesel plants?  Now imagine we're all putting gallons of corn and soybean oil in our tanks.  While the french-fry-smelling car might be kind of cool, you also have to look at supply of waste cooking oil vs. the consumer demand if we all drove cars like that.  Food or fuel. . . yeah, I think I'd rather take the food if I had a choice.

Answer 29

Our government is already in debt, there's no way they can afford to give every licensed motorist an electric car.

Answer 30

because all the people who work in the car factories, workshops etc. would all either loose thier job or have to learn how to make and fix the new model

Answer 31

There were electric cars in California in the 1990's. Electric cars need very little maintenance. The auto companies make the most money from parts used in maintaining cars.