Are Electric Vehicles Unsafe Because They Are Slient?

I was reading a post by a fellow EV enthusiast who raised the concerns over EV safety and their lack of “noise”. Figured I would throw in my 2 cents.

I find the issue raised against the silent nature of electric cars to be genuinely humorous.  For one, it’s a problem easily solved, and I wish we could say the same for war and pollution.

Second, it’s a common sense issue, if people aren’t paying attention, bad things will happen.

Anyone who’s driven a Mercedes, a Lexus, or a Bentley can attest that even Gas powered vehicles can be whisper quiet.

My Electric car is far from Silent, Read the rest of this entry »

SEMA Interview

Dan from MPGomatic.com shot a quick interview while I was at SEMA.

My Electric 240SX at SEMA 2009 (Pics)

SEMA 2009 Electric Car Conversion

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“Making Green Cool Zone” Pictures

SEMA 2009 making green cool zone
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SEMA Show, Impressions in the Green Zone

electric hot rod at sema

Show is going awesome!

I’m parked next to a hybrid Formula 1 car!

Just met the guy who built the Factory Five Hot Rod EV Conversion about 15 mins ago, Read the rest of this entry »

See the 100% Electric 240SX at SEMA 2009

The 100% Electric 240SX will be at SEMA for the week of Nov 1-8.  I’ll be showing my Nissan 240SX Electric Vehicle Conversion at the SEMA show in Las Vegas in the “Making Green Cool Zone”, sponsored by Odyssey Batteries. (I use Odyssey Batteries in my Electric Car Conversion)

Finishing Touches

Netgain Warp Drive Beta Electric Controller, Iota DLS-55 DC / DC Converter, NetGain 3KW 144v Charger

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EV Charger Fuel Cap Conversion

240EV 009

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Custom Fabricated Battery Box

12 Odyssey PC2150, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM batteries producing 144 volts.

EV Battery Box 1

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Photoshoot Prior to EV Conversion Completion

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