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Shifting gears in a clutchless Electric DeLorean.

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Uploaded by on Mar 29, 2008

A demonstration on how easy it is to shift gears in the Electric DeLorean even though it does not have a clutch. (The headliner has been fixed!)

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  • Wait I don't understand. I know its electric but its still got a manual transmission. The clutch isn't hooked up, but how are you able to get it into first and reverse? In a gasoline car, if you tried to get into first or reverse without clutch wouldn't it grind the gears?

  • @mustang2005 In a regular, ICE (internal combustion engine) car the engine is spinning all the time, even when you are stopped. That is why you need a clutch to get it into first or reverse. In an electric car the motor is not always spinning. Thus at a stop, with the motor not spinning, you can put it in first or reverse without a problem!

  • Nice upgrade! What is the range with the ev conversion?

    Planning on buying a DeLorean next year!

    Thanks from Belgium!

  • @DmcBelgium 40 miles on the lead acid batteries. Some day I'll be able to afford Lithium Ion bateries which will take it ovewr 100 miles.

  • I really enjoyed your ride! That was beautiful, man!

  • @SOPM2007 Thank you for your compliment.

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  • ''we dont wanna go to fast we all know what happens at 88mph...'' lol nice car 5 stars

  • probly more than 88 or doc wouldnt go back to the future Great scoott

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  • Do you like to have the ceiling laying on your head?

  • This sucker's electrical!

  • I just keep looking at that crappy sagging fabric on the ceiling.

  • I hope this baby comes with an extra 1.21 gigawatts

  • I love the digital display. It looks just like the one on the OTHER delorean :D

  • Is it possible to do this and get the top speed up to 120? I like electric cars but they need speed as well.

  • @drdhdmd Ahhhh that makes sense. Thank you for the explanation.

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