Do it Yourself (DIY) Electric Car – How Practical is It?
Going to the local gas station to fill up back in mid 2008 was a stressful experience. Back then, global crude oil price reached its highest level at $150 per barrel. That in effect has caused a lot of problems for car owners. The suddenly rise of energy expensive bill caught a lot of people by surprise and many just could not cope. Some had no other choice and sold off their vehicle and use the public transportation. Others were frantically looking for an alternative power source for their cars. The solution came in the form of electricity. Electric car was deemed as a cheaper mode to commute. Unfortunately, a brand new electric car off the lot is still relatively expensive. Those that could not afford converted their existing gas driven car to run on electric power via a Do It Yourself (DIY) approach. How practical is a homemade electric vehicle (EV) from home. This article will provide some information on the subject.