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'''From http://www.evparts.com/faq'''

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  [http://www.evparts.com/faq FAQ editor].

[http://www.evparts.com/faq/?page_number=1 Page1]
* EV DISCUSSION LIST
** [[What is the EV Discussion List?]]
** [[How do I subscribe?]]
** [[How do I unsubscribe?]]
** [[Where are the archives?]]
* EV TERMINOLOGY
** [[What does the term ICE mean?]]
** [[What is an electric vehicle (EV)?]]
** [[What is a hybrid (HEV)?]]
** [[What is an neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV)?]]
** [[What is a flooded battery?]]
** [[What is a sealed battery?]]
** [[What does AGM mean?]]
** [[What does VRLA mean?]]
** [[What is regen and why is it desirable?]]
* EV PERFORMANCE
** [[What kind of speed and range does an EV have?]]
* PURCHASING ELECTRIC VEHICLES
** [[Where can I buy a new EV?]]
** [[Where can I buy a used EV?]]
** [[How much do they cost (new and used)?]]
** [[Should I buy a used EV or build a conversion?]]
* GENERAL EV QUESTIONS
** [[What maintenance is required for an EV?]]
** [[How much does it cost to drive an EV?]]

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* ...GENERAL EV QUESTIONS
** [[What can I do to maximize my range?]]
** [[I'm buying a used EV, what do I need to know to use it?]]
** [[Can I tow an EV a long distance?]]
* SAFETY
** [[What are the safety concerns for working with electric vehicles?]]
** [[What are the safety protocols for avoiding electrical shock?]]
** [[What is a plasma fire?]] What is the physical mechanism that creates and maintains it? How do you extinguish it?
** [[What are the safety protocols for avoiding chemical burns?]]
** [[What do I do in case of a chemical spill?]]
** [[What is the maximum DC voltage that is considered safe to work around?]]
** [[What are some tips on short-proofing tools?]]
** [[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?
** [[What are the safety protocols for the AC side of the equation when I charge my EV?]]
** [[Is it dangerous to have all those batteries in the car?]]
** [[What about high voltages?]]
** [[What is a GFCI circuit?]]
** [[Is splashing water into the engine compartment safe?]]
** [[Is it safe to wash the engine compartment at a car wash?]]
** [[Are there any special safety features I should include in my conversion?]]
* BUILDING A CONVERSION
** [[How much does it cost to convert an ICE to EV?]]
** [[How do I choose the best car to convert?]]

[http://www.evparts.com/faq/?page_number=3 Page3]
* ...BUILDING A CONVERSION
** [[How can I build a very fast/quick EV?]]
** [[How can I build an electric motorcycle?]]
** [[How can I build an electric scooter?]]
** [[Has anyone converted a lawn mower to electric?]]
* TRANSMISSION & DIFFERENTIAL
** [[Can I build an EV with an automatic transmission?]]
** [[Why do I need a transmission?]]
** [[Should I keep the clutch?]]
** [[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?
* CALCULATIONS
** [[How much power will I need?]] (Calculating power used to move a car)
** [[How can I calculate the weight and balance of my conversion project?]]
** [[What kind of range can I expect from my conversion?]]
* MOTORS
** [[What motors are available?]]
** [[Which is better, AC or DC motor?]]
** [[Can I use a surplus aircraft starter/generator for motor?]]
* BATTERIES
** [[What batteries are available?]]
** [[What is the best battery for my EV?]]
** [[What is the proper way to maintain batteries?]] (Cleaning and filling batteries)
** [[How do I design and build a battery box?]]
** [[What is a battery management system?]]
** [[What about battery heaters?]]

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* ...BATTERIES
** [[Which is better, flooded or sealed batteries?]]
** [[How about Ni-Cad batteries?]]
** [[What are the correct charging procedures for a battery?]]
** [[My batteries seem weak, how can I correct this?]]
** [[How do I determine the battery state of charge?]]
** [[What is the proper way to mount and secure batteries?]]
** [[Can I mix old and new batteries?]]
** [[Can I use two different types or sizes of batteries?]]
** [[What is Peukert's Effect, and why should I care?]]
* CONTROLLERS
** [[What is a controller?]]
** [[What controllers are available?]]
** [[How does a DC motor controller work?]]
** [[How does an AC motor controller work?]]
** [[Can I build my own controller?]]
** [[Why does my controller whine?]]
** [[Can I add regen to my DC EV?]]
** [[Do I really need a controller?]]
** [[What about voltage switching and resistor controllers?]]
* BATTERY CHARGERS
** [[What chargers are available?]]
** [[What wiring is required to charge in my garage?]]

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* ...BATTERY CHARGERS
** [[Can I build my own charger?]]
** [[What is power factor correction in a charger and how is it done?]]
** [[How can I quick charge my batteries, will it harm my batteries?]]
** [[What are battery regulators and balancers for?]]
** [[What do battery regulators do, and how do they do it?]]
** [[How do I charge my batteries using a variac?]]
* DC TO DC CONVERTERS
** [[What is a DC to DC converter and why do I need one?]]
** [[What DC to DC converters are available?]]
** [[Why can't I just tap the battery pack?]]
* TIRES
** [[What tires should I buy?]] ( load ratings and rolling resistance)
* INSTRUMENTATION
** [[What kind of gauges do I need in my EV?]]
** [[How do you connect and program an E-meter?]]
** [[What is a battery monitoring system?]]
* BRAKE AND CHASSIS UPGRADES
** [[How do I restore the ride height of my car?]]
** [[What springs should I use?]]
** [[How can I improve the brakes?]
* POWER ACCESSORIES
** [[How can I keep the power brakes on my conversion?]]
** [[Can I have power steering in an EV?]]
* COMFORT AND CLIMATE CONTROLS
** [[How can I heat my EV?]]
** [[How about air conditioning?]]

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* HYBRIDS AND RANGE EXTENDERS
** [[Can I add a small generator?]] (APUs and generator trailers)
** [[What is a pusher trailer?]]
** [[What is meant by series or parallel hybrid?]]
** [[Can I charge my EV with solar power?]]
** [[Can I put a generator on the un-driven wheels to charge batteries while driving?]]
** [[How about a windmill?]] (A discussion of basic physics. )
* PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS
** [[How can I connect to the EVI/Avcon public chargers?]]
** [[Can I plug my home built EV into a GM paddle charger?]]
** [[What is Article 625?]]
** [[What is opportunity charging?]]
** [[What is the best way to get my employer to install charging stations?]]
* EVS AND POLLUTION
** [[Don't EVs just move the pollution somewhere else?]]
** [[What about disposing of used batteries?]]
** [[I read that EVs use more fuel than ICE cars, is this true?]]
* EV INFORMATION RESOURCES
** [[Are there any books on how to build an EV?]]
** [[Are there any websites with more info on EVs?]]
* PARTS SOURCES
** [[Where can I buy the parts to build an EV?]]
* TAXES, INSURANCE AND REGISTRATION
** [[Are there any tax incentives for EVs?]]
** [[Who insures EVs?]]
** [[Are there any special fees or requirements to register an EV?]]

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