Re: [biofuel] EV-VW

2001-02-16 Thread skaar
i personally have been thinking about circular saw motors, if i pare the weight down enough it's possible Art Wolfskill wrote: I'm looking at converting my 73 VW bug into an EV. Anyone know of plans or a kit, or at least a good discussion of what it would take. It's a learning-experience

Re: [biofuel] EV-VW

2001-02-16 Thread NBT - E. Beggs
Try KTA: http://www.kta-ev.com/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] EV-VW i personally have been thinking about circular saw motors, if i pare the weight down enough it's possible

[biofuel] EV-VW

2001-02-15 Thread Art Wolfskill
I'm looking at converting my 73 VW bug into an EV. Anyone know of plans or a kit, or at least a good discussion of what it would take. It's a learning-experience project. I would like to find a motor that would mate to the current transaxle, if possible, but am open to other methods. - Art

Re: [biofuel] EV-VW

2001-02-15 Thread jerry dycus
Hi Art and All, Many bugs were made into Ev's in the 70's/ 80's and the adapter plates, coulpers are still for sale used cheap if you look for them or you can make your own. Fork lift motors, controllers and golf cart batteries are best bet for a good low tech EV. Don't use aircraft

Re: [biofuel] EV-VW

2001-02-15 Thread Daniel
- From: Art Wolfskill [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 9:00 AM Subject: [biofuel] EV-VW I'm looking at converting my 73 VW bug into an EV. Anyone know of plans or a kit, or at least a good discussion of what it would take. It's a learning