EV PROJECT VISION & GOALS
VISION
With the Tesla and other EV’s commonly seen nowadays on the street, Converted EV’s are still rare. Also, despite of all the technological advances in EV, the problem that is holding us back is still the battery. Battery is too expensive, heavy, slow charging and temperature sensitive. In order to get to know the technical limitations, I needed a platform that I can use to gain a first hand knowledge of the limitations. Also, I needed to test the different approaches in the “Battery Management” techniques and algorithms. Unlike using a modern EV full of sensors and computers that can become and obstacle during the project, a converted “classic car” can will let me focus on the EV components only. Another way to look at it is that I am building a big computerized battery testing platform that has wheels. Eventually, this project will merge with other battery & electric power projects such as battery storage (power wall) project and solar power project.
GOALS - 2018
(X) Join an Electric Vehicle club & research EV conversation process & cost
(C) Decide on a classic car, find a mechanic who can convert, and build a project plan + budget plan
GOALS - 2019 : Approach changed from paying a mechanic to convert the vehicle (faster but more costly) to doing most of the work myself (ideally buying a converted EV or In Prog)
(X) Setup garage as a workstation for EV conversation & charging
(X) Find and buy a converted vehicle & complete body work as needed
Complete necessary electric work & battery installation (Lead acid or Lithium polymer battery)
GOALS - 2020
Complete all required EV conversion work & electric safety controls
Complete car interior and dashboard (including safety belt)
Test run & optimize motor/battery configuration
Complete exterior paint & clear coat
