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How to make your EV conversion engaging
We hear it every day: electric vehicles are very fast, very efficient, cheaper to maintain;…
Imperfect EV conversions – The Joy of Building and Feeling Useful
Gone are the days when an inventor would tinker in his own farm, develop a…
Beyond Efficiencies
Today’s automotive world is a very interesting one. I started my career in the automotive…
My First EV Conversion – A Thought Exercise
Our EV conversion series delved into EV conversions: what they are, why they exist, and…
How to validate an EV conversion build: the Kickoff Phase of SPARK
If you are reading this article, you have most likely read through at least some…
Wiring Your EV Conversion: Centralized vs. Decentralized Architectures (The Route Phase of SPARK)
You’ve come a long way. You’ve picked your donor vehicle, worked through energy calculations, chosen…
Charging and Auxiliary Systems for EV Conversions: The Architect Phase of SPARK, Part 3
If you’ve been following our series on EV conversions, you already know there’s an exciting…
EV Battery Selection for DIY EV Conversions: The Architect Phase of SPARK, Part 2
The heart of any EV conversion is its battery pack. It dictates range, power, weight…
Selecting the Perfect Motor for your EV Conversion: The Architect Phase of SPARK – Part 1
Choosing the right electric motor is one of the most important decisions in an EV…
How to Estimate Energy and Power Requirements for an EV Conversion: The Plan Phase of SPARK
Converting an internal combustion vehicle to electric is an interesting project, but it can be…
Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your EV Conversion: The Select Phase of SPARK
If converting an ICE vehicle into an EV sounds appealing to you, one has to…