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by subevo
Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: All things battery related
Topic: Convincing work to allow me to charge
Replies: 16
Views: 32699

im in the same position.ive approached some senior managers who dont see a problem but the temp acting general manager isnt interested.(soon to be replaced)our company has a newsletter and ive written an article and hope to get it in for the next issue.im hoping this raises the electric cars profile...
by subevo
Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: Conversions
Topic: Which cars are best thread.
Replies: 28
Views: 58898

hi, ive just completed a conversion of a daewoo matiz 72volts with 6 lead acid batteries.4in the boot.2 up front in place of the radiator.in the boot i made a small frame to replicate the spare wheel.then i placed 3/4" plywood cut to shape to give a solid and level floor.you could fit 5 batteri...
by subevo
Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: Conversions
Topic: Power steering pump options
Replies: 19
Views: 40749

ok ive just converted a daewoo matiz and as far as i know all uk cars had power steering driven from the engine.so i couldnt retrofit a manual rack although cars from aussie land had them.next is the mot problem.it states that if your car has powersteering fitted then it must work so by- passing wit...
by subevo
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: Cars,Vans and other road vehicles
Topic: how do i persuade my employer to install a charging point.
Replies: 5
Views: 15269

how do i persuade my employer to install a charging point.

as above are their any grants available etc i could use in an approach to management.(large biscuit manufacturer)
by subevo
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Cars,Vans and other road vehicles
Topic: Vosa requirements for converted vehicles
Replies: 17
Views: 42979

just taxed my car for the first time after converting a daewoo matiz to electric. got car motd first two days later appeared at glasgow dvla office and waited to be seen. was then put in touch with a guy who dealt with specialist tax applications.showed him my mot, insurance, photos,receipts,etc.guy...
by subevo
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Cars,Vans and other road vehicles
Topic: Regenerative Braking/Decelleration??
Replies: 6
Views: 18562

hi i have regen on my sevcon powerpak controller.you can see the juice being put back in through the paktrakr monitor when you lift off the gas.ive just got my car on the road. its a converted daewoo matiz with 72 volt lead acid power and a d&d sepex motor.dont know if it will give much extra ra...
by subevo
Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: peter best phone no. please?
Replies: 3
Views: 19181

peter best phone no. please?

hi im almost at the stage of getting insurance and just became a new member no.2253
i have a converted daewoo matiz and it seems peter best is the one to go for but has anyone got the phone number handy.i cant find it.thanks .any other advice appreciated.
by subevo
Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: Cars,Vans and other road vehicles
Topic: dragon electric vehicles?
Replies: 2
Views: 10630

dragon electric vehicles?

hi im new here .was looking at these elcat vans online and was wondering are they any good? thinking about placing an order and wondering if the importer john lilly has a good reputation or not .anyone have any good or bad experience.

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