Greg J
Why aren't they equipped with generators to charge the batteries while the car is in motion?
Nata T, That's what I was thinking. The batteries move the car which in turn move the wheels. Can't the turning of the wheels be used to operate the generator?
Querita Q, a list building website? Link makes no sense.
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Because that is against the law. Not silly man made laws, it's against the laws of nature and the universe. A generator needs power to make it turn then producer power. So a generator on a cat needs an power source, that source would be an engine. The engine would be big enough to power the car and the generator would be twice as big and use twice the fuel. SORRY, THAT's a LOSER.
NOW, the hybrids get their extraordinary mileage because they do have generators that charge the batteries. The generator is connected to the wheels, when ask the car to stop, the generators are the brakes. Instead of using friction to stop the car, the generator kicks in and takes the energy in the cars motion and makes electrical energy. Look up REGENERATIVE BRAKING.
If you never use the brakes in a hybrid, then you'd get worse mileage than in a gasoline engine car that never uses it brakes too. The reason, the extra weight from the batteries and electric motor wastes fuel.
Because that is against the law. Not silly man made laws, it's against the laws of nature and the universe. A generator needs power to make it turn then producer power. So a generator on a cat needs an power source, that source would be an engine. The engine would be big enough to power the car and the generator would be twice as big and use twice the fuel. SORRY, THAT's a LOSER.
NOW, the hybrids get their extraordinary mileage because they do have generators that charge the batteries. The generator is connected to the wheels, when ask the car to stop, the generators are the brakes. Instead of using friction to stop the car, the generator kicks in and takes the energy in the cars motion and makes electrical energy. Look up REGENERATIVE BRAKING.
If you never use the brakes in a hybrid, then you'd get worse mileage than in a gasoline engine car that never uses it brakes too. The reason, the extra weight from the batteries and electric motor wastes fuel.
Electric car conversion?
Shana B
I would love to buy a converted electric car. My husband needs to drive 30-40 miles on the highway (speed limit 55mph) each way to work. We live in NY. Any suggestions, ideas?
He has an SUV right now and regular gas costs $4.19 by us now. He looked into a motorcycle b/c of the good gas mileage but I'm scared he'll get killed or hurt driving that.
I can't afford $100K for a Tesla :)
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I will be converting my friend's 15 year old Honda Civic to be 100% electric in a few weeks. The total cost I figure is around $7000 as I'm not charging for my labor and he will be assisting me in the process. I put myself through school as a mechanic and now I work as an engineer for various companies so I have the skill and tools required for the job. Since there are only a handful of companies doing car conversions no two are alike.
Given the range your husband drives to work an electric car is a practical solution. You might try ebay for a converted car already for sale or if you're ambitious and skilled do it yourself.
You may find someone in your area willing to convert a car for you if you decide to take that route. I would suggest finding a good 'donor car' that is relatively lightweight and in good shape i.e.: no rust and since you live in NY that might be difficult to find without going out of state. After the Honda I'm planning on converting a 10 year old Volvo station wagon that has a burned up motor.
Either way let's shove it to the oil companies!
I will be converting my friend's 15 year old Honda Civic to be 100% electric in a few weeks. The total cost I figure is around $7000 as I'm not charging for my labor and he will be assisting me in the process. I put myself through school as a mechanic and now I work as an engineer for various companies so I have the skill and tools required for the job. Since there are only a handful of companies doing car conversions no two are alike.
Given the range your husband drives to work an electric car is a practical solution. You might try ebay for a converted car already for sale or if you're ambitious and skilled do it yourself.
You may find someone in your area willing to convert a car for you if you decide to take that route. I would suggest finding a good 'donor car' that is relatively lightweight and in good shape i.e.: no rust and since you live in NY that might be difficult to find without going out of state. After the Honda I'm planning on converting a 10 year old Volvo station wagon that has a burned up motor.
Either way let's shove it to the oil companies!
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