The Homebrew Electric Car Saga - Escort EV installment 4

This is episode 4 - but also episode 3 continued - too long a clip so I had to split it in two - the potbox first, then this one. So, episode 5 will really be episode 4 - but don't worry, it will all work out in the end - enjoy and stay tuned! Ken.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• escort
• ev
• electric vehicle

[DanFrederiksen]

how much did each battery weigh?

[hipofalcon]

@DanFrederiksen - each battery was about 65 pounds.

[steemy2]

What brand are those chargers and where can I buy them for my project?

[hipofalcon]

@steemy2 - These chargers ended up not working for me. I eventually ended up with a pair of "Pro Sport 20 +". I bought them locally from ACME Battery here in Hamilton, but they are available almost anywhere. They are marine style chargers that do 3 batteries each and work even with the 6 batteries in series. Ken.

[HankMeyer]

These videos make it look easy, because you don't show yourself doing the work.

[hipofalcon]

If I did that, nobody would try it ;>)

Seriously, it's not as bad as it looks. The worst part by far was removing and disposing of all of the ICE parts - what a pain. If nothing else, I have learned that the standard internal combustion powered vehicle is a very complicated and parts-heavy beast. There is a lot of "stuff" that makes a gasoline engine run, and still they are incredibly inefficient. Ken.

[brucekirk89]

no motor no radiator,,what u gunna do for heat???

[steemy2]

awesome thank you!

[hks72]

Great work Ken!

almost there and I understand your confusion ,, hahaha

no worries mate you'll get the car on the road no matter what it takes ,,