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Sales Rank: 9292
Category: Book
Author: Michael Brown
Publisher: South Florida Electric Auto Association (S F
Studio: South Florida Electric Auto Association (S F
Manufacturer: South Florida Electric Auto Association (S F
Label: South Florida Electric Auto Association (S F
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3
ISBN: 1879857944
EAN: 9781879857940
ASIN: 1879857944
Publication Date: November 1993
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Product Description
This book is the leading how-to resource for electric car conversions. It combines Brown's years of professional automotive experience with down-to-earth language even an automotive beginner can understand. It is not written for the engineer in the laboratory, but for the home mechanic building his own car, and for the average person behind the wheel. Brown speaks to the reader as if talking to a friend in his garage. Before lifting a wrench, Brown answers the most frequently asked questions about electric cars: how fast will it go, how far will it go, how long will the batteries last, how pollution-free is it really, and many more. The conversion process itself begins with choosing an appropriate donor chassis, and stripping it of internal combustion components. Here Brown's experience provide numerous tips and tricks to make the later conversion process easier and more successful. Step by step, Brown leads the reader through the conversion. As each component comes up, Brown gives a little background on the different types available, and the pros and cons of each. He includes tips on layout, design and fabrication at each step, and discusses different approaches for different chassis, such as front wheel drive vs. rear wheel drive. By the end of the book, every part of the conversion process has been discussed. Brown wraps up with a procedure for testing and troubleshooting, and guidelines for normal driving, charging, and maintenance. The book is salted heavily throughout with photos and diagrams to illustrate its topics, and it includes a very thorough index. CONVERT IT has been chosen by the Department of Energy and by numerous schools across the country as the textbook for high school electric car conversion projects.
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Convert it Review October 3, 2008
I found this book very informative, easy to read , the pictures clear. Missing were wiring diagrams of battery connections. The high and low current diagrams were sufficient and easy to understand. The book was a bit slanted commercially only showing the authors products Over all I think the book was excellent and gave me a basic understanding of how to convert a gas car to electric.
Robert Shaver
 Convert It September 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent book! Anyone wanting to convert a gas using vehicle to electric will benefit by reading this book. The warnings are especially helpful if you want to protect yourself from harm's way and avoid serious errors in tearing down and rebuilding your electric vehicle.
Good Place to Start August 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although some of the information presented in the 126-page volume is 15 or more years old, it is still a good place to start when considering an electric vehicle conversion. Mr. Brown does not disappoint with his clear and direct explanations and suggestions.
There is one small technical error concerning wire sizing. The National Electric Code (NEC) and Mil Spec W-5088L may be helpful, here.
Definitely worth the cost and time to read this book.
Very Informative May 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great book for the EV enthusiast. I was a little surprised that the pages of the book seem like xerox copies. But the quality of the information is very impressive.
Good resource... needs updating April 26, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Very good introduction to EV conversions. Worth the price just for the practical tips and process information. Written in the early 90's, so it lacks information on newer motor systems (eschews AC because of complexity) and recent battery technology (lithium ion, etc.). It really could use and update... I'm sure there have been advances in the last 15 years. Mr. Brown is still offering workshops in EV conversion in Seattle and runs a conversion supply company (Electro Automotive). Interestingly he offers newer AC kits through his operation. If you're serious about converting to electric, this book is a good place to start.
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