CHAPTER 5Chassis and Design

A 20-hp electric motor will easily pushyour 4,000-lb vehicle at 50 mi/h.

Even though this is step three in the total conversion process, I thought it would be good to go over it because it is important.

In addition, there have been critics of the book who didn’t read enough of the book to know that their questions were answered. More important, Build Your Own Electric Vehicle now is not just about you converting a car; it includes manufacturers, car companies, and educational institutions to help solve the world’s transportation problems through the electrification of transportation.

Moreover, each individual wants to build his or her own electric vehicle (EV). Whether you build it (which I know most people will not), ...

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