Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, Third Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (838 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071770569 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Four Stars" according to Ernesto Sanchez Gonzalez. Godo book. Needs some editing but still recommended Mr.E About halfway through the book I wanted to stop reading because it became so repetitious, it was really beating me over the head with factoids about how good electric vehicles are, I know they are, that's why I bought the book, you don't need to sell me on the idea of electric cars anymore. You could have 1 chapter explaining the social, economic, environmental benefits of electric car ownership and then never say it again, ever, seriously:-)The Tesla stuff was all over the place too, consolidate that or use that as a fixed reference for the various topics like types of battery's, here's what Tesla. "Way too much print and paper devoted to convinsing you to build an electric car" according to refent. About half the book is repetitious diatribe convincing you that electric cars are the best thing since sliced bread and Gas motored cars stink.Now given that you are reading this when you spent money to figure out How to build an electric car, I found it a bit of a let down and felt I really didn't get my money's worth.Another large portion of the book sings the praises of commercially built electric cars particularly the Tesla.Again, i bought a book to learn how to build an electric car, not how to buy one or which one to buyA large part of the remainder of the book Using lots of formulas that hel
Bob grew up in New York City, got a BSEE, and worked on NASA projects such as Apollo, Lunar Excursion Module, and the Earth Resources Technology Satellite. He then went on to get an MSEE and MBA, and worked for a company that worked on the Lunar Rover. Previously, he worked for the New York State Power Authority and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, where he helped develop, market, and manage electric and hybrid vehicle programs serving New York State and the New York metropolitan area. Bob was always fascinated with every electric vehicle breakthrough, was convinced of its personal and environmental benefits, and was curious why stronger steps had not been taken to make electric vehicles a reality. About the AuthorSeth Leitm
Custom-built for environmentalists, engineers, students, hobbyists, and mechanics, this hands-on guide puts you in the fast lane toward a cost-effective, reliable green machine.Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, Third Edition, covers:Environmental impact and energy savings The best EV for you--purchase trade-offs, conversion trade-offs, and conversion costs Chassis and design Different types of electric motors and controllers Lithium EV batteries Chargers and electrical systems EV builds and conversions Licensing and insuring your EV Driving and maintenance List of manufacturers and dealers regularly updated on website. BUILD, CONVERT, OR BUY A STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRIC VEHICLEThoroughly revised and expanded, Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, Third Edition, is your go-to guide for converting an internal combustion engine vehicle to electric or building an EV from the ground up. This new edition details all the latest breakthroughs, including AC propulsion and regenerative braking systems, intelligent controllers, batteries, and charging technologies.Filled with updated photos, this cutting-edge resource fully describes each component--motor, battery, controll
Bob was always fascinated with every electric vehicle breakthrough, was convinced of its personal and environmental benefits, and was curious why stronger steps had not been taken to make electric vehicles a reality. . He then went on to get an MSEE and MBA, and worked for a company that worked on the Lunar Rover. Bob Brant wrote the first edition of Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, published in 1993, and some might say he was ahead