Discover The Hobby Of Rc Cars
Many people are using DIY electric car kits to do the conversion of their cars from gas to electric powered. These kits have become quite popular nowadays because of economic and environmental reasons. Oil prices are continuing to increase and the effects of global warming are beginning to be felt all over the world. The recent global economic meltdown has also pushed many people to look for ways to save money.
Electric Vehicles are hailed as the next big thing. But does the average Joe really know a lot about them. What is the expected range like. Does an EV's range suffer when you really stick the boot in? Take it up a windy mountain road and will you be able to make it down the other side? Or will you be left at the summit because there is no more power left in the batteries.
Level 2 Charging. While you may be able to make Level 1 charging work for you, you also have the option of faster charging by installing a special Level 2 Charger in your garage or carport. A Level 2 charger takes a Chevy Volt battery from completely empty to completely full in four hours; eight hours for the Nissan Leaf. So, even if you totally drain your battery, with a Level 2 Charger, you'll be able to fill it by morning.
Once the outlet is installed, the EV driver pulls out the Level 1 charging cord that comes with the car, starts charging, and lets the car sit... for a long time. A Chevy Volt battery takes 10 hours from empty to full; a Nissan Leaf takes 20 hours.
The practical EV like the RAV4, or the Solectria Force. These rigs were designed to get the job done. Many homemade conversions fit into this class as well.
True, electric cars are trending upward. If you have been planning to go with the trend, here is a list of electric cars for 2011, as reported by car manufacturers, news sites, and blogs.
How would you like to have to stand at a gas pump for 10 hours pumping gas? Obviously, you're going to have to plan your driving habits. Your EV will have to be parked at least 10 hours per day, most likely while you sleep.
This is because cars such as the best electric cars Nissan Leaf will be selling for over $40,000 US when it eventually goes on sale next year (if you bought the batteries outright instead of leasing). This means for $40,000 US there's no reason why you couldn't convert at least two cars with the same range as the 2011 Nissan (100 miles).
