What really happened to the electric car? This completely revised and updated edition of the “bible of electric car books” gives you the component-by-component coverage you need to convert your gas-guzzler to a clean-running electric powered vehicle. The book begins with a history of electric vehicles and the latest international advances in EV technology, and goes on to describe every component—from motor to chassis—showing how to put them all together to create a working vehicle.

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Table of contents Chapter 1. Electric Vehicles are Right for Today Chapter 2. EVs Save the Environment Chapter 3. Electric Vehicle History Chapter 4. The Best EV for You Chapter 5. Sources Chapter 6. Chassis and Design Chapter 7. Electric Motors Chapter 8. The Controller Chapter 9. Batteries Chapter 10. The Charger & Electrical System Chapter 11. Electrical Vehicle Conversion Chapter 12. Maximize Your Electrical Vehicle Enjoyment