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Electric Car Kits - Are They a Good Value?

2011-07-14 10:41:00

Electric auto kits, if you are thinking about an electric car conversion, is an electric vehicle kit your best course of action? When you do an electric car conversion the first thing to think about is what kind of car you need. Remember that you will be driving this car around, so you want it to be in good shape, just by putting an electric motor in a car will not make it look better. It does not have to be new, just in good condition, a sound car with a junk motor is a good candidate. Any gas auto can be converted, but the best for conversions are your lighter more streamlined ones, a small truck is a great choice. A good conversion manual will guide you through this process. An electric car kit will generally contain the following items

D.C. motor
Adapter for transmission
Controller to regulate speed
Circuit Breakers &  Fusible links
Amp & Volt Gauge
Battery box
Miscellaneous parts like cables, chargers, connectors and so on.
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Why Buy an Electric Bike Conversion Kit

2011-07-14 10:41:00

Just what is an electric bike? Basically it is an everyday bicycle with a battery powered electric motor attached, recharged by plugging it into the electricity mains. It's very simple, once you start to pedal the motor kicks in, stop pedaling the motor cuts off; pedaling speeds of up to 25kmph can be reached with the aid of the motor. Electric bikes are perfect for those who want to keep or get fit, for short distance or city centre commuting, those who have no wish to drive and active older people.



Riding an electric bicycle is a very sustainable mode of transportation, saving on gasoline and it burns lots of calories too! Basically it is just a perfect solution that saves time, money and provides you with a healthier lifestyle! There are lots of benefits to posses an electric bicycle. For one you don't need a license to drive or insurance as it is categorized as a push bike.

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DIY Solar Kits - Zap the Electric Company

2011-07-14 10:41:00

Solar kits are great ways you can build cost-effective solar panels that will generate power and savings year after year. They make building your own home solar panels inexpensive. The sun is an almost infinite source of energy that's non-polluting and free and it is now easy to start using this resource.
Retail units can cost up to $20,000 and this outlay makes the time that you as a homeowner might recover the cost of them a period of years if not decades. If you could build a home solar panel for under $300, it'd make it much more cost-effective, especially if that solar panel could shave $100 a month off your electricity bill.
Obviously, you should check to see if your home has sufficient sun before you embark on a project to build and install your own solar cells. Solar kits are very popular in South East Asia, and places like India, Indonesia, New Zealand and South Africa.

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