Electric Go Kart

Detailed description of a DIY project to convert a gas powered go kart to electric power. I have included itemized parts lists and links to web merchants and other resources that would help others tackle a similar project.

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Soliton JR Installed with water cooling in the Ghia with Warp 9 Motor

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The Synkromotive controller was having problems so I replaced it with a Soliton JR. The Soliton needs liquid cooling so I bought a transmiss...

Problems with Synkromotive DC 750 Controller

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Synkromotive DC750 I have been driving the electric Ghia for 2 years without trouble. Recently, after fully charging, the...
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Karmann Ghia EV Conversion - Battery Balancer/Equalizer instead of BMS, Bad Chevy Volt cell

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There is new technology available to balance batteries which is very simple, modular, and powerful. I have experience with BMS systems that...
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

CAN communication with Chevy Volt BMS Battery Energy Control Module

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As detailed in the previous post, I have a Chevy volt battery in the rear of the 74 Bug in parallel with the OEM BMS hooked up. I am trying ...
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Monday, June 19, 2017

DIY Tin Plating / Electroplating of Copper Bus Bars or Terminals

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I was able to tin plate some of the bus bars and connectors for use in my electrical projects. Copper is an excellent conductor, however, co...
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Re-using Chevy Volt OEM BMS for EV Conversion

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I decided to try to use the Chevy Volt BMS to manage the Chevy Volt battery pack used in the VW (Volkswagen) Beetle Electric Vehicle. Since ...
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Friday, June 16, 2017

New Project - 1974 VW Beetle previously converted to electric vehicle

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NEW PROJECT - 1974 Volkswagen Beetle I was looking through eBay for electric vehicle conversions and first I came across a 911 cabriolet. ...
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