Converting your car from gas to electric is a trend that will only continue to grow. But you need to do it intelligently if you're going to save money and save the planet. Here are the top five things to know about converting your car to electric power.
1. Gas remains an undependable energy source. Gas is expensive, non-renewable, and unpredictable. Everyone knows there's a finite supply of fossil fuels. Eventually prices must go up as supply dwindles, but even now, it's an unpredictable resource. Factors such as financial speculation, war, and swine flu can suddenly threaten availability and distribution.
2. Hybrid cars take too big a toll. The manufacture of hybrid cars creates a huge "carbon debt" that requires several years of hybrid driving to make up. While a car that's already in existence can be converted to run on electricity without incurring the carbon debt that the manufacture of a brand new hybrid (or other new car) would produce.
3. An electric car conversion kit isn't the deal we thought it was. They're not cheap. Prices are anywhere from $2,000 to $15,000. It takes at least a mid-range kit to convert a car into an electric car that performs well enough for general purposes. If you plan to buy a prefab kit, you need to understand the basic concepts involved so you'll be able to choose one that is adequate for your needs.
4. You can do-it-yourself easily and better. You can convert your own gas-powered car to run on electricity for about 10% of the cost of a prefabricated conversion kit. There's nothing magical about making a car run on electricity. You can do it for $500 or less and end up with a car that looks great, does 60 mph, and has a range of 100 miles or better on one charge.
5. Do-it-yourself conversions pay off fast. Driving a car you've converted to electricity can save thousands of dollars in fuel. If you've been spending $50 a week on gas, you'll pay off your conversion in less than 90 days.
In the early days when conversions were experimental, an electric car conversion kit made sense. Now that there are experienced mechanics who are willing to share expertise and sources of cheap parts, do-it-yourself is far cheaper and the more responsible way to go. Save literally thousands of dollars by picking up your FREE electric car conversion mini-guide. You'll find electric schematics, parts lists, and what you need to know to save up to $10,000 or more on electric car conversions. For your FREE guide to electric car conversion, and FREE online tips on saving money and going green visit http://getoffthegrid-today.com
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