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> Looking for Electric 914, Has anyone done this?
macpro
post Nov 30 2006, 03:55 AM
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Been studying the use of electric motors and wondered if it has been done successful in a 914?


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post Dec 1 2006, 10:54 AM
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QUOTE(macpro @ Dec 1 2006, 06:17 AM) *

Thank you to all for your info. I will continue my research, I feel that the 914 platform is a perfect conversion canidate. I will be posting my progress here as I see that I can offer my experience to allow others to build a better EV.


Nice! I bought my 914 a year ago with the intention of a EV swap, still want to do it, but for now 30 mpg and interior+suspension restoration are in progress. The initial cost of the controllers and batteries is still very large, and somewhat frustrating that the best technology is uber-expensive (i.e. polymer batteries). I really want a AC with more torque or DC with regen braking...but am about $5k short to get started.

Otmar is THE MAN. Contact him through Zilla controllers. Having a 914 is a good "in" with him. He was very helpful, but also a respected professional in the EV field, and had to keep our communications short because I am still in "tire kickin" mode and don't have the $$$ to put my ideas in motion. Good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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macpro   Looking for Electric 914   Nov 30 2006, 03:55 AM
PBritain   ive seen one, it was a video of it drag racing at ...   Nov 30 2006, 04:34 AM
macpro   Thanks! Hope you can find it.   Nov 30 2006, 04:41 AM
ejm   This member has an electric one and so does this o...   Nov 30 2006, 05:30 AM
gms   http://www.electroauto.com/gallery/vp914.shtml htt...   Nov 30 2006, 08:11 AM
Brad Roberts   The "go to" guy is Otmar. He builds 90% ...   Nov 30 2006, 03:26 PM
pjf   I haven't converted one but hope to in the fut...   Nov 30 2006, 05:25 PM
jim_hoyland   Many years ago the senior engineering class at Cal...   Nov 30 2006, 07:56 PM
macpro   Thank you to all for your info. I will continue my...   Dec 1 2006, 08:17 AM
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