Electric vehicles are nothing new. They’ve been around since before I was born and that makes them really historical. As a boy I remember milk and bread delivery men using them instead of the hand push carts they used to haul.

There have been various types of battery operated vehicles around since the 1800s but nowadays we talk about the electric car like it’s some brand new invention. It’s not. It’s just the technology has got a bit better and they produce flashy looking vehicles that cost a lot of money.

It’s a sad reflection on technological achievement that over so many decades nobody has yet developed a really super battery that can handle a heavy load for longer. All electric cars still need to be charged quite regularly though they do have a range that is convenient for most motorists.

With the latest petrol and electric hybrids you don’t have to worry but they are, after all, not totally electric cars.

An all electric car is fine driven within its confines but you don’t have to buy one . You can convert your existing vehicle with a DIY electric car kit.

 Professional conversions cost $3000 or more but DIY totals about $300.

With no fuel bills or pulling in at service stations any more you soon get your money back. It costs about $1 to charge your car from your electric plug at home. You can travel up to 100 miles (160.9 km) on a simple charge. And don’t think electric cars are slow. You will get up to 55mph (88.5 kph)

The DIY conversions are quick to do and require no special mechanical knowledge. All you need is a DIY manual. Conversions can be done on any type of vehicle in any country.

There are various manuals on the market but the one I like best is by environmentalist Peter Millward who has personally converted numerous cars. His whole family drives electric cars.

To help the environment he is currently offering his 40-page manual for under $50, which I think, is the cheapest manual currently available. It also comes with numerous bonuses and a money-back guarantee.

As well as being totally clean for the world environment, electric cars help reduce noise pollution. They are quiet running and their lower maximum speeds – compared to current conventional cars – could mean less road deaths and accidents if more people had them.

Future advances in technology may see even greater improvements in environmentally friendly road vehicles but meanwhile it’s not a bad deal – save money and save the environment.

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Besides being more environmentally friendly, why else should they be substituted as soon as possible?

I doesn’t know much about the mechanics and I ve got a old car in my garage and want tro convert that to electric what are all the parts needed and how much will it cost to buy the tools and the accessories ?

I’ve been looking at the various electric car conversions online and the common models seem to be small (geo metro, porsche 914, honda hatchbacks etc.), but I’m not. I know why they use smaller cars, the lighter the car the further it will travel on the same electrical components. However, that doesn’t do me any good to get a car I won’t be comfortable in. So I’m looking for something the size of a Ford Focus or larger. Highway travel is a must; I travel from Tucson to Phoenix about once a month to see family, so I need a top speed of at least 75 mph and a range of over 100 miles. Range is actually negotiable as that is more a matter of how many batteries and where to put them.

If there isn’t a kit, then I would be open to a suggestion of components/tools and where to get them. I have about $30k, a degree in electrical engineering and a lot of free time.
Please no DC or lead acid options!

With the economy in a state and fuel prices rising, many people are turning towards purchasing an electric car. The real question is whether electric cars can actually save you money. Unfortunately, the answer really depends on the individual car owner.

Let’s start by discussing the technology involved. When individuals say “Electric Car,” they’re referring to one of two things. The first is a completely electric car. Instead of a traditional gasoline powered engine, these cars run wholly on batteries. We’ll discuss these in just a moment.

When most people talk about an “electric car,” though, they’re talking about a hybrid – a gas/electric vehicle designed to function just as typical gasoline powered engines do. Wondering if these will save you money? Let’s take a look.

When purchasing a hybrid car, you will quickly find that the sticker price of the car is much higher than the gas-guzzling counterparts. The reason for this is simple – supply and demand. Of course, the technology in an electric car is also much higher than a typical gas vehicle, so the cost increases again. However, even with the higher price of the vehicle, do the monetary savings at the gas pumps close the gap? Actually, no.

Even with gas as expensive as it is and an economy in turmoil, the gap between the cost of an electric car and the gas savings is not closed -meaning that you’re spending more for your electric car than you would a traditional vehicle.

Another major issue with electric cars is depreciation. According to Consumer Reports’ analysis, electric cars lose two to three per cent more in value after five years of ownership when compared to identical gas vehicles.

However, there seem to be two electric hybrid vehicles that would save money over five years – the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic hybrid save a little over $300 in five years. The only reason these vehicles would save owners that money is do to the US federal tax incentives for hybrid vehicles – otherwise, the cost of ownership rises to $2,700 out of pocket. Other hybrid vehicles cost their owners thousands of dollars more than the non-hybrid versions in five years of ownership, even after the tax credits.

When you’re talking about savings, though, there is an argument that we can’t put a price on the environment. This is true, and perhaps there is a payment due for trying to fix what has been broken. This seems to be coming onto the backs of vehicle owners today, in the cost of “green” vehicles that will help to reduce emissions and the use of fossil fuels.

There are technologies for full electric vehicles, such as the ZENN vehicle that is made in Canada. The ZENN (which stands for zero emissions, no noise) is a full electric vehicle – running on a battery you plug in to your home electrical socket. While the technology might not be all the way there yet, these types of full electric vehicles may save more money in the long run, as they do not use non-renewable resources at all, but rather electricity which can be man-made and generated through renewable resources such as wind and water.

Many people are looking to save at the gas pumps, especially with the rise in gas prices in the recent years. Gas prices will continue to rise as wars erupt overseas and the demand for gasoline increases. With this, eventually, if gas gets expensive enough, electric hybrid vehicles will be cheaper to run, however gas needs to be almost $10 a gallon before the savings will be worth it.

Tom Kelly, president of Davis Electric Cars, talks about the ZAP! and the ZENN. These are full electric vehicles available now for under $14000.00. Show us how you save energy. Please sign the Declaration of Endependence at endependence.info .

Hi, I am from India and planning to buy first car. I have decided to buy maruti zen estilo.
But i am confused between its models ie one having power windows,central locking system and other model have manual windows,no central locking system.
Power windows lock very interesting but may be dangerous. eg what if caught in flood and electricity goes off. Also do power windows work properly for atleast 3-4 years???
Please give your views for what should i go ???
Thank you.

Just need an electric car motor, more specifically a place that sells a lot of electric car parts.

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