From gasoline to electric power
Subtitle: a conversion experience
By: Gary Powers
Publisher: Longbarn Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: State College, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 114
ISBN-13: 9780966095302
Subjects: Motor vehicles -- Fuel systems.; Internal combustion engines, Spark ignition -- Alternate fuels.; Electric vehicles -- Design and construction.; Electric vehicles.
Description: The story of how one highly motivated, but inexperienced, individual converted a 1986 Chevrolet S10 pickup from gas to electric power.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-114) and index.
Table of contents: title: The decision to do it; title: Finding a company to help; title: Finding a vehicle; title: Getting started; title: Fabrication and welding; title: Control wiring; title: Vacuum system for the power brakes; title: Batteries and power wiring; title: Charging circuit; title: First drive; title: Driving impressions; title: Routine maintenance; title: Future plans for the truck; title: What I learned; title: Appendix A: costs; title: Appendix B: conversion time; title: Appendix C: truck specifications; title: Appendix D: organizations and other resources; title: Appendix E: references; title: Index.