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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''From http://www.evparts.com/faq'''<br />
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These Frequently Asked Questions are maintained by members of the [http://www.madkatz.com/ev/evlist.html EV Discussion List], a mailing list which provides a forum for discussing the current state of the art and the future direction of electric vehicles. Please address comments and suggestions to the <!--mailto:FAQ Editor<faqeditor@evparts.com>--> [http://www.evparts.com/faq FAQ editor]. <br />
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[http://www.evparts.com/faq/?page_number=1 Page1]<br />
* EV DISCUSSION LIST<br />
** [[What is the EV Discussion List?]]<br />
** [[How do I subscribe?]]<br />
** [[How do I unsubscribe?]]<br />
** [[Where are the archives?]]<br />
* EV TERMINOLOGY<br />
** [[What does the term ICE mean?]]<br />
** [[What is an electric vehicle (EV)?]]<br />
** [[What is a hybrid (HEV)?]]<br />
** [[What is an neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV)?]]<br />
** [[What is a flooded battery?]]<br />
** [[What is a sealed battery?]]<br />
** [[What does AGM mean?]]<br />
** [[What does VRLA mean?]]<br />
** [[What is regen and why is it desirable?]]<br />
* EV PERFORMANCE<br />
** [[What kind of speed and range does an EV have?]]<br />
* PURCHASING ELECTRIC VEHICLES<br />
** [[Where can I buy a new EV?]]<br />
** [[Where can I buy a used EV?]]<br />
** [[How much do they cost (new and used)?]]<br />
** [[Should I buy a used EV or build a conversion?]]<br />
* GENERAL EV QUESTIONS<br />
** [[What maintenance is required for an EV?]]<br />
** [[How much does it cost to drive an EV?]]<br />
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[http://www.evparts.com/faq/?page_number=2 Page2]<br />
* ...GENERAL EV QUESTIONS<br />
** [[What can I do to maximize my range?]]<br />
** [[I'm buying a used EV, what do I need to know to use it?]]<br />
** [[Can I tow an EV a long distance?]]<br />
* SAFETY<br />
** [[What are the safety concerns for working with electric vehicles?]]<br />
** [[What are the safety protocols for avoiding electrical shock?]]<br />
** [[What is a plasma fire?]] What is the physical mechanism that creates and maintains it? How do you extinguish it?<br />
** [[What are the safety protocols for avoiding chemical burns?]]<br />
** [[What do I do in case of a chemical spill?]]<br />
** [[What is the maximum DC voltage that is considered safe to work around?]]<br />
** [[What are some tips on short-proofing tools?]]<br />
** [[What are the guidelines for working around hydrogen?]] In other words, if my charger didn't shut off all night and I can hear all the batteries gurgling merrily, how do I not blow up the garage?<br />
** [[What are the safety protocols for the AC side of the equation when I charge my EV?]]<br />
** [[Is it dangerous to have all those batteries in the car?]]<br />
** [[What about high voltages?]]<br />
** [[What is a GFCI circuit?]]<br />
** [[Is splashing water into the engine compartment safe?]]<br />
** [[Is it safe to wash the engine compartment at a car wash?]]<br />
** [[Are there any special safety features I should include in my conversion?]]<br />
* BUILDING A CONVERSION<br />
** [[How much does it cost to convert an ICE to EV?]]<br />
** [[How do I choose the best car to convert?]]<br />
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[http://www.evparts.com/faq/?page_number=3 Page3]<br />
* ...BUILDING A CONVERSION<br />
** [[How can I build a very fast/quick EV?]]<br />
** [[How can I build an electric motorcycle?]]<br />
** [[How can I build an electric scooter?]]<br />
** [[Has anyone converted a lawn mower to electric?]]<br />
* TRANSMISSION & DIFFERENTIAL<br />
** [[Can I build an EV with an automatic transmission?]]<br />
** [[Why do I need a transmission?]]<br />
** [[Should I keep the clutch?]]<br />
** [[What are the effects of using one separate motor for each drive wheel?]] Can I remove the differential to save weight or control the motors to emulate a differential?<br />
* CALCULATIONS<br />
** [[How much power will I need?]] (Calculating power used to move a car)<br />
** [[How can I calculate the weight and balance of my conversion project?]]<br />
** [[What kind of range can I expect from my conversion?]]<br />
* MOTORS<br />
** [[What motors are available?]]<br />
** [[Which is better, AC or DC motor?]]<br />
** [[Can I use a surplus aircraft starter/generator for motor?]]<br />
* BATTERIES<br />
** [[What batteries are available?]]<br />
** [[What is the best battery for my EV?]]<br />
** [[What is the proper way to maintain batteries?]] (Cleaning and filling batteries)<br />
** [[How do I design and build a battery box?]]<br />
** [[What is a battery management system?]]<br />
** [[What about battery heaters?]]<br />
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[http://www.evparts.com/faq/?page_number=4 Page4]<br />
* ...BATTERIES<br />
** [[Which is better, flooded or sealed batteries?]]<br />
** [[How about Ni-Cad batteries?]]<br />
** [[What are the correct charging procedures for a battery?]]<br />
** [[My batteries seem weak, how can I correct this?]]<br />
** [[How do I determine the battery state of charge?]]<br />
** [[What is the proper way to mount and secure batteries?]]<br />
** [[Can I mix old and new batteries?]]<br />
** [[Can I use two different types or sizes of batteries?]]<br />
** [[What is Peukert's Effect, and why should I care?]]<br />
* CONTROLLERS<br />
** [[What is a controller?]]<br />
** [[What controllers are available?]]<br />
** [[How does a DC motor controller work?]]<br />
** [[How does an AC motor controller work?]]<br />
** [[Can I build my own controller?]]<br />
** [[Why does my controller whine?]]<br />
** [[Can I add regen to my DC EV?]]<br />
** [[Do I really need a controller?]]<br />
** [[What about voltage switching and resistor controllers?]]<br />
* BATTERY CHARGERS<br />
** [[What chargers are available?]]<br />
** [[What wiring is required to charge in my garage?]]<br />
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[http://www.evparts.com/faq/?page_number=5 Page5]<br />
* ...BATTERY CHARGERS<br />
** [[Can I build my own charger?]]<br />
** [[What is power factor correction in a charger and how is it done?]]<br />
** [[How can I quick charge my batteries, will it harm my batteries?]]<br />
** [[What are battery regulators and balancers for?]]<br />
** [[What do battery regulators do, and how do they do it?]]<br />
** [[How do I charge my batteries using a variac?]]<br />
* DC TO DC CONVERTERS<br />
** [[What is a DC to DC converter and why do I need one?]]<br />
** [[What DC to DC converters are available?]]<br />
** [[Why can't I just tap the battery pack?]]<br />
* TIRES<br />
** [[What tires should I buy?]] ( load ratings and rolling resistance)<br />
* INSTRUMENTATION<br />
** [[What kind of gauges do I need in my EV?]]<br />
** [[How do you connect and program an E-meter?]]<br />
** [[What is a battery monitoring system?]]<br />
* BRAKE AND CHASSIS UPGRADES<br />
** [[How do I restore the ride height of my car?]]<br />
** [[What springs should I use?]]<br />
** [[How can I improve the brakes?]<br />
* POWER ACCESSORIES<br />
** [[How can I keep the power brakes on my conversion?]]<br />
** [[Can I have power steering in an EV?]]<br />
* COMFORT AND CLIMATE CONTROLS<br />
** [[How can I heat my EV?]]<br />
** [[How about air conditioning?]]<br />
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[http://www.evparts.com/faq/?page_number=6 Page6]<br />
* HYBRIDS AND RANGE EXTENDERS<br />
** [[Can I add a small generator?]] (APUs and generator trailers)<br />
** [[What is a pusher trailer?]]<br />
** [[What is meant by series or parallel hybrid?]]<br />
** [[Can I charge my EV with solar power?]]<br />
** [[Can I put a generator on the un-driven wheels to charge batteries while driving?]]<br />
** [[How about a windmill?]] (A discussion of basic physics. )<br />
* PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS<br />
** [[How can I connect to the EVI/Avcon public chargers?]]<br />
** [[Can I plug my home built EV into a GM paddle charger?]]<br />
** [[What is Article 625?]]<br />
** [[What is opportunity charging?]]<br />
** [[What is the best way to get my employer to install charging stations?]]<br />
* EVS AND POLLUTION<br />
** [[Don't EVs just move the pollution somewhere else?]]<br />
** [[What about disposing of used batteries?]]<br />
** [[I read that EVs use more fuel than ICE cars, is this true?]]<br />
* EV INFORMATION RESOURCES<br />
** [[Are there any books on how to build an EV?]]<br />
** [[Are there any websites with more info on EVs?]]<br />
* PARTS SOURCES<br />
** [[Where can I buy the parts to build an EV?]]<br />
* TAXES, INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION<br />
** [[Are there any tax incentives for EVs?]]<br />
** [[Who insures EVs?]]<br />
** [[Are there any special fees or requirements to register an EV?]]</div>Rjf