Hands on course: How To Convert an Existing Car to an All...
Hands on course: How To Convert an Existing Car to an All Electric Car.
Idea Description
A new manufactured electric car such as a Tesla can cost up to $100,000.00 U.S. There are less expensive EVs.( electric vehicles ) All of the technology regarding motors and batteries and controllers is available off the shelf. A three day course that demonstrates how to convert an existing car to an all electric car. Each participant in the course could learn how to do a conversion themselves. Or the conversion could be done for someone at a reasonable cost. Each course would include a live demonstration of a full conversion.
What will you do if you win $10,000 for this idea?
Purchase the required AC induction motor and lithium ion batteries and system controller. Using a car that I already have, invite people to attend the first three day course. Attendees would pay a fee and leave with a complete manual and video and the experience of having participated in the conversion of a gas car to an all electric car.
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Have you thought about doing this as an instructional DVD and promoting it online?? There's a cool book called 'The Four Hour Work Week' which digs into this kind of approach for creating this kind of business.
I had thougth about video tapping our first course. Prior to the course there will be preparation such as engine removal and welding mounts for the motor etc. I hadn't thought of an instructional DVD but I do agree with you that it is a good idea. Thanks also for the lead to the book. Ferris's blog is interesting too.
good luck on a great idea! take a look at my idea when you have the chance - huyuno.com. Hopefully you can be one of our site's first members! cheers :)
I like this idea! People need help doing things like this. The video is a good idea, too.
Excellent idea! Just a suggestion, the welding you spoke of would be restricted to brackets on the electric motor, or on the car frame? It would be easy to use the same car, switching over and over from gas to electric, per class requirements, by drilling out the frame and welding permanent installation brackets onto the electric motor.