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  • 1.  conversion of old cars (2000 Toyota Echo) to a local run-about E.V. and companies that do these conversions.

    Posted 07-13-2022 11:12 AM
    I have an older I.C.E. Toyota Echo with 277,000+ miles that still runs well, but that I would like to convert to an E.V. with 50 mile range on a single charge.  I don't want to do the conversion myself, but find a reliable conversion company to do the work.  Any suggestions?

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    Lee Cornelius
    owner
    House of Wind and Sun
    Tahlequah OK
    lee.r.cornelius@gmail.com
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  • 2.  RE: conversion of old cars (2000 Toyota Echo) to a local run-about E.V. and companies that do these conversions.

    Posted 10-03-2022 09:14 AM
    If I understand you correctly, you're asking if you should do the conversion yourself or let a conversion company do it. If you're not an expert or haven't done it before, my advice would be to find a reliable conversion company to do it. I believe they will do a better job.

    If you need suggestions on reliable companies, this will depend on your location.

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    Emmanuel Agboba
    eagboba@ases.org
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  • 3.  RE: conversion of old cars (2000 Toyota Echo) to a local run-about E.V. and companies that do these conversions.

    Posted 10-10-2022 10:19 AM
    As a mechanical engineer with solar energy experience, converting a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine (I.C.E.) to an electric vehicle (E.V.) necessitates the removal of the engine by a certified mechanic and the installation of the battery pack, 1 or 2 electric motors, high voltage cables, and associated instrumentation by a certified EV specialist. Depending on the available space, the EV specialist can advise you on the battery pack and electric motors. So, I recommend that you look for a qualified/certified person to do the job.

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    Felix Okene
    QA/QC Engineer
    najiteokene@gmail.com
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