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Back in 2008, many car owners were having a tough time financially to cope with the sudden increase on gasoline prices. Many could not maintain their budget and had to abandon their vehicle at home. Some people were taking a proactive step by converting their gasoline driven car to run on electricity. One of the preferred cars for an electric retrofitting is a VW Beetle. What is the best way to convert a Bug to electric? To save time and money, you can start off by getting a VW Beetle electric car kit.
The concept of an electric car conversion is to remove the internal combustion engine and replace it with a DC electric motor. To transfer force, the motor is connected directly to the existing transmission unit. A series of deep cycle batteries will be used to power the motor. To control the speed of the electric Bug, the motor will be connected to an electric controller.
Some of the major parts for an EV conversion are the joining plate, universal coupler, variable resistor, controller, gauges etc. All these components can be bought off the shelves but you would have to spend some time to source for them. With a VW Beetle electric car kit, all the parts are included in the package. Even the metal joining plate will have bolt holes drilled in the exact location to fit the transmission housing.
If you are not familiar with the inner workings of your Beetle Bug, it is not recommended for you to start an electric car conversion project on your own. In this case, it will be a better idea to outsource the work to a professional mechanic. With this approach, you will incur some expenses but you will save on time.
Are high gasoline prices burning a hole in you pocket? Why not consider using an Electric Car. Experience the cost saving benefits of an electric vehicle by exploring Electric Vehicle Conversion Guides
Get EV guides review at http://www.cbelectriccar.com and download the first preview chapter of "Build Your Own Electric Car" e-book.
How to build a simple electric motor, plus how it works.
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