Electric Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions

EV INFORMATION RESOURCES

Are there any books on how to build an EV?

There's lots of information available for the prospective EV owner or builder. In addition to this FAQ and the EV maillist, there are popular books, technical books, and government publications devoted to the subject.

A search for "electric vehicle" and Amazon lists over 50 books while Barnes and Noble returns several hundred. Most popular titles are also available (along with good advice) from EV parts dealers and conversion companies. Some of the most often recommended books for the beginner (and probably already in the library of the experienced) are listed here with links to their page on this site:

• Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brandt (1995). Technical and converson info... with a slight bias towards small pickup trucks.
  
• Convert It by Michael Brown with Shari Prange (1993) Lots of technical and practical info from those who convert for a living.
  
• From Gasoline to Electric Power by Gary Powers (1997) Very good chronicle of a conversion by a highly motivated amateur.
  
• <>The New Electric Vehicles by Hackleman (1996) Also covers solar cars, boats and airplanes.
  
• Taking Charge: The Electric Automobile in America by Schiffer (1994) The early history of electric automobiles dating from 1895-1920.
  Battery Book One The care and feeding of lead-acid batteries, from the staff of Curtis Instruments.
  

Here are a few sites. A web search will probably reveal many more.

www.evalbum.com A photo album of EV's of all types www.kartelec.com Electric Go-Karts
www.zeromow.com Electric Mowers
www.nedra.com EV drag racing
www.plasmaboyracing.com More EV drag racing!
www.evconvert.com Two conversion diaries (one ongoing)