-An ongoing saga to convert a Porsche 924 to electric power
May 8th, 2005
It's been awhile since I've updated this, and it's about time for me to explain what has occurred. September of last year, with college coming up and prospects of finishing the 924 in time being bleak, I decided to pass the car onto someone else. An EV vet named Pete from Michigan is now in possession of the project and will hopefully be finishing it up. EVProject will be kept up as a resource for those who are carrying on the EV dream. I will still be available for advice and consult at EVProject@Yahoo.com. I'd like to thank the countless people who helped to make EVProject a success, and can't wait to reenter the world of EVs after college. Hopefully, I will be able to update the site with Pete's success story once he finishes up the car!
August 18th
Here's how the power brakes will work on the Electric Porsche 924! Enjoy!
August 17th
Back! I've returned from my trip, and an article on the brake pump will be up tomorrow.
August 5th
NOTE: EVProject.com will not be updated between August 6th and 16th, and I will be unavailable via Email. I am going to be out of town to visit relatives during this time.
SurplusCenter.com has sent out a 12 VDC vacuum pump! This can be used in lieu of an intake manifold to provide the necessary pressure for power brakes! Thanks guys! Expect an article upon my return.
July 31st
Finally adaptor plate production has begun - check out the current progress! If things keep going as they are, the motor should be mounted up in no time!
July 27th
Today the battery mats donated by BatteryMart.com arrived. Thanks again guys!
July 25th
Another sponsor has been found! BatteryMart.com is sending out a set of ten battery mats. Battery mats are acid neutralizing sheets which can be placed under flooded lead acid batteries to prevent corrosion. For further details, check them out here. Thank you BatteryMart.com!
July 21th
It was a red letter day yesterday, but not for the reasons expected. The adaptor plate was not made, but the transaxle was removed, as well as the gas tank. Here's an article about it. Thanks to Steve and my brother for their assistance.
July 20th
Today another attempt was made at removing the drive train, with some help from Steve Niemitz. Though we were close, daylight was lost, and the process was not completed. Regardless, I'm hopeful that tomorrow will be a red letter day, and the adaptor plate will be made! Stay tuned!!
July 19th
An attempt was made at removing the driveshaft and gas tank. Unfortunately, we didn't finish, but I'd like to thank Mark Glennon for his continued assistance!
July 15th
A final adaptor plate plan has been selected! An article has been posted on how the plate will work and its benefits. Check it out!
July 13th
The 12x12x.25 piece of aluminum donated by of Industrial Metal Supply arrived in the mail today. Thanks again! Soon there is going to be an extensive article on possible plans for the adaptor plate.
July 2nd
I'd like to thank Neil Sherman, owner of Industrial Metal Supply, who has generously donated a 12x12x.25 piece of aluminum to EVproject.com. This aluminum plate is used both as a base and a heat sink for the motor speed controller.
