Electric Vehicle Conversion Manual
A Workshop Guide for High Schools
Next Meeting Date: Thursday, March 18th, 2010 [Click for More Info]
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Overview
Authored by: Neil Gover, Darius Vakili, Bernard Fleet, & Howard Hutt
- Howard W. Hutt is the Senior Electrical Vehicle Consultant at Electrovaya Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario.
- Neil Gover is (was*) a Motion Picture Lighting Technician and EV Builder with two completed Conversions
- Darius Vakili is and Electronics Engineer who builds chargers, controllers, DC/DC converters and charge controllers for EVs and solar power installations.
- Dr. Bernard Fleet is a Chemical Engineer and Consultant at Electrovaya Inc.
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The manual is organized into 5 parts, (62 pages) and 6 Appendixes, (23 Pages).
The five parts are headlined, including sub-heads, as below:
- Introduction - The move to sustainable transportation
- Sustainable Transportation
- The Solution - LEV's and ZEV's
- Pure Battery EVs or ZEV's
- The Politics of Sustainable Transportation
- The Program
- The Way Ahead
- Getting Started
- Facilities
- Equipment List
- Do-It-Yourself or Buying a Kit
- Timing
- Raising Funds
- Basics of Electrical Energy and Electricity
- Introduction
- We Need Energy to Move
- The Concept of Electrical Energy
- How We Measure Electrical Energy
- Electric Current
- Electric Voltage
- Electric Resistance
- Electric Symbols and Circuits
- Other Energy Storage Devices
- AC and DC Power
- The Transformer
- The Electric Switch
- Relays and Contactors
- Electronic Switches
- Starting the Conversion
- Introduction
- Selection of the Donor Vehicle
- Safety Considerations
- Orientation
- The Motor / Drive Train
- Preparation for the Conversion
- Motor / Transmission Installation
- System Testing
- Suspension Upgrade
- Finishing off under the Hood
- On the Road
- Battery Care
- Conversion Completed
- EV Performance and Evaluation
- Evaluation of Vehicle Performance
- Environmental Benefits
- Summary of Results
- Promotion and Participation
- Conclusions
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Manual Related Questions and Answers
(Q.) I have seen a reference to a Society publication on the Plug In America web site. However I cannot find the book, "Gasoline to Electric Conversion Manual: A Workshop Guide for High Schools", on your web site or sources such as Amazon.com.Wondered where I could find more information regarding the book and it's availability/price to the general public?
(A.) The Book We Wrote and Sell to Schools and others such as yourself - the price is $50.00 Canadian. The web site now has more information on this book on this page.
You can now order the book - just click the order page link.
(Q.) I was reading in a local environmental magazine that some area high schools have programs where students learn how to convert gasoline cars to electric.
I have just a few questions:
- How is the EV Society involved and how do I learn more about the program?
- Can I offer my car for conversion as a learning tool and if so -
- how much does the conversion cost if I would join the program?
(A.) We work through High Schools to do the program. The cost is about $10,000 for the parts. Find a High School Auto Shop Instructor in whom you have confidence.
(Q.) I would like to obtain a copy of the manual for converting your automobile from gas to electricity as mentioned in your site. Could you please provide one in English.
(A.) We would be happy to provide one for you. Please click our Manual order page and fill out the order for it there. Or - if you prefer Paypal - use our Online Ordering Page.
(Q.) Hi. I'm an Auto shop teacher interested in the curriculum and support you can give a project to produce an electric vehicle. Our auto shop class did produce a solar car last year with a grant from the Limestone Learning Foundation. There are many glitches to fix to make it better this year but the possibility of extending the project to a full size vehicle is exciting.
(A.) The Best thing to do is to purchase the Manual, and make sure it meets your needs.
(Q.) This is great, I just stumbled onto your web site searching for electric vehicles!!!
I am a huge enthusiast of gas free vehicles and have been searching everywhere on the web to find out how to buy electric or convert my vehicle to electric.
Do you have some information on who I could contact about this? Thank You!
(A.) You have come to the right place, see the above description regarding the Conversion Manual, and if it meets your interest, begin with ordering it here at our manual ordering information page, or here at our Online Ordering Page. Contact our society.
The conversion will take likely more than a year and will cost about $10,000 in parts plus lead acid batteries, more if you use more powerful Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), or Lithium Battery Types. You currently would have to find a High School Auto Shop or Commercial Auto Shop that would be willing to work with you. Also see our links page for sources.
(Q.) Hoping you can help me. As one of the many who would like to either reduce or eliminate the CO2 gases coming from my car, and after viewing "Who killed the electric car" recently, I am wanting to know if I too may be able to afford to convert my 2002 Honda CRV to use electric power.
I would like to know if you can point me to a few reliable persons/companies in the greater Toronto area who may be able to do this properly and at a competitive price. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here's hoping we can change the way of thinking on our planet and here in our country together.
(A.) At the Present, no Known Full EV Converters (Commercially) have been brought to our attention in the GTA. You can see our links pages for a great number of related sources and supports, particularily Canadian Suppliers for known Converters, and you can purchase this Manual for additional references and guidance.
(Q.) I attended the BBB/6th EVer event/conference in Florida. I would like to purchase the education book about curriculum requirements that your President, Mr. Hutt, presented at the meeting. Hopefully the curriculum will help me with my pursuit to implement an EV program in our local schools.
(A.) Yes, you can purchase this manual from either our Manual order page, or at our Online Ordering Page.
(Q.) Hello, I'm trying to find a copy of:
"Gasoline to Electric Conversion Manual: A Workshop Guide for High Schools"
I think it was published by your EV society in July of 2005. Can you help me?
Thanks for the help.
(A.) You have come to the right place! Read the Description information at the top of this page for more help, and go to the order page to place your order!
(Q.) How Many Copies of the Manual Have Been Sold to Date?
(A.) There have been many sales this year - with over 20 being sold in one month.
(Q.) Why did you create yet another Manual for EV Conversion?
(A.) We Wanted something targeted for High Schools, Specifically.
(Q.) How Much does the Manual Cost?
(A.) The Price is $50.00 Canadian plus Shipping & Handling for mail outs.
