Still time to sign up for our first Workshop for 2013.  January 14, 2013 is the date for EV4U's 1-Day Educational Workshop.  Learn about the components used in conversions as well as an overview of the conversion process.  Our very popular 3-Day Hands-On Conversion Workshops start in May.  Classes fill up fast, so it is a good idea to register as soon as possible.  Visit EV4Unow.com for details and to register.

Have you ever wanted to know more about Electric Vehicles?  Would you like to be able to convert a gasoline car to electric?
EV4U Custom Conversions offers a 1-Day Educational Workshop, 3-Day Hands-On Conversion Workshops, and a video "How to Convert from Gas to Electric, the Complete Video".  All designed to give you the knowledge and tools so you can do your own conversion.  Or they can do it for you.  EV4Unow.com

Coming up this month on EV4U's YouTube Channel.
Freeway run in the Electric Karmann Ghia.
DC motor brushes.  More from the EV Answer Man.  Calculating battery pack size using range desired and vehicle weight.  Poker Run Fun Package and much more.

In this weeks Episode, the EV Answer Man talks about Maintenance.  He compares the maintenance requirements of an EV conversion with that of two different gasoline vehicles.
Next week is Thanksgiving, and the Answer Man is taking the week off.  However, the following week he will be discussing Brushes.  Be sure and tune in.
Happy Thanksgiving

In Episode 5, the EV Answer Man addresses Aux. Batteries and D/C to D/C Converters. 
Should you use an Aux. Battery? 
How about only using a D/C to D/C Converter?
What is not addressed in the the video is running an alternator off of the motor aux. shaft.
Out of all of the options, it is the least desirable, for several reasons.  1)  It requires a mounting setup that adds weight and a drive belt.  2)  Adds a load on the motor.  3)  Stops producing when you come to a stop, shifting all of the load to the aux. battery.  4)  Takes up space in the engine bay.

5)  Is not very attractive to look at.  6)  Does not fit with EV4U's rule of Clean, Simple, and Reliable.  Imagine what the Karmann Ghia engine compartment would look like with an alternator.

The most complete A/C Drive Package available, only from EV4U Custom Conversions.


Highlights of this Package are High Performance Electric Vehilcle systems AC-50 three phase induction motor and a Curtis 1238-7601 650 amp controller.
Providing regenerative braking, brushless operation, it's a good choice for any conversion
under 3000 lbs.
Plus 36 CALB 130 Ah cells for a 15.4 kWh pack.
For complete details visit www.EV4Unow.com

In this weeks episode of The EV Answer Man, Richard responds to the question, "What's the payback time?"

What's the payback time on your cell phone?
How about your TV?
How about the car you're driving now?

Funny thing, the only two items that regularly solicit that question are solar and electric vehicles.  The show this week will answer the question.