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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Seth Leitman is currently President and Managing Member of The Green Living Guy which talks about organic, natural, and sustainable products for business and home use (from energy-efficient bulbs to electric vehicle conversion referrals). Previously, he worked for the New York State Power Authority and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, where he helped develop, market, and manage electric and hybrid vehicle programs serving New York State and the New York metropolitan area.
Bob Brant wrote the first edition of Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, published in 1993, and some might say he was ahead of his time in his passion to convert to electric. While there have obviously been updates and technological advances since that time, many of the concepts in that first book are still in use today. Bob grew up in New York City, got a BSEE, and worked on NASA projects such as Apollo, Lunar Excursion Module, and the Earth Resources Technology Satellite. He then went on to get an MSEE and MBA, and worked for a company that worked on the Lunar Rover. Bob was always fascinated with every electric vehicle breakthrough, was convinced of its personal and environmental benefits, and was curious why stronger steps had not been taken to make electric vehicles a reality.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book has a lot of great information.
It is very inspiring. Without this information in the hands of the general public we have no hope for an EV future. The public needs to have the facts in order to effect change. If not we will be dependent on foreign fuel and all the negative impacts that it entails.
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Charts and Graphs
I had high hopes for this book. The author included lots of formulas, charts and graphs which were quite helpful from a design perspective and his advice on streamlining and air flow was insightful. However, I was left with a desire to see something more like a Chilton’s handbook or Motor’s Manual with detailed descriptions.Also I would have liked to have seen more real world examples of EVs that have been built by their owners.Unfortunately the author did not truly address the fragile nature of the existing U.S. power grid and the impact of EVs upon the grid; nor did he fully acknowledge the environmental impact of the mining process for the lithium and minerals required for the current generation of batteries.
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY USEFUL
It reviews existing battery technologies, physics involved, clearly explains the main differences between IC engines and electric motors, which I have not thought about. It also provides cost estimates, provides for the various components required and useful advice about other things to consider more in the practical side.
3.0 out of 5 stars Needs some editing but still recommended
About halfway through the book I wanted to stop reading because it became so repetitious, it was really beating me over the head with factoids about how good electric vehicles are, I know they are, that's why I bought the book, you don't need to sell me on the idea of electric cars anymore. You could have 1 chapter explaining the social, economic, environmental benefits of electric car ownership and then never say it again, ever, seriously:-)The Tesla stuff was all over the place too, consolidate that or use that as a fixed reference for the various topics like types of battery's, here's what Tesla uses, types of transmissions, here's what Tesla uses...I pushed through and was rewarded with the last half which was much more direct and explained actually building an electric vehicle. The AC vs DC information was well handled as well as how to handle the transmission in a electric conversion project, for those sections alone I would recommend this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars its look in great condition with many picture on it I think this ...
I got the book yesterday so I can't stop to read , its look in great condition with many picture on it I think this is going to be really great book , helping me on my project.
1.0 out of 5 stars Out of date info too hard to return
The info in this is all a decade or more old and the technology have advanced considerably since then. I tried to return it because the info is basically useless. They made me print out my own return label but since I don't have a printer I have to have it printed at walgreens but I it was extremely hard to download it in the proper format. It displayed as a .gif. It's like they're trying to make it too hard to return so I just give up.
4.0 out of 5 stars Electric vehicles explained
I bought this book after I purchased my first electric car in order to understand it better. Lot's of detail about the workings of electric vehicles and some instructions. The reason for four stars is the author spent IMHO too many pages on the benefits of electric vehicles, and did not seem to update with the times by the third edition in 2013. Modification of old internal combustion engine vehicles is likely to continue to be a thing for the foreseeable future, so this book does provide a solid introduction to what a potential restorer would be in for.
5.0 out of 5 stars How to modify gas to elicttic motor no gas engine.
I like to learned .to build a car for myself.its good to read and learned.
book has a good contain of knowledge with out of studying material and ...
book has a good contain of knowledge with out of studying material and satisfactory delivery by Bolo.All over book's material good.
Not bad introduction to the subject
Contains interesting information. Still the little maths about driving mechanics is not well explained and uses miles instead of the metric system
don't buy
Not as good as the original edition, little information of any use.
Thanks. As mentioned.
Thanks.As mentioned.
Viel Redundanz
Der Titel des Buches klingt vielversprechend, aber das Werk liest sich sehr zäh. Viele Fakten, wie z.B. die Kriterien für die Auswahl eines für einen Umbau zu einem Elektrofahrzeug geeigneten Basisfahrzeugs werden z.B. mehrfach wiederholt. Die beschriebene Technik ist grösstenteils veraltet - beispielsweise wird mit vielen Details die Ansteuerung von DC-Motoren erläutert, während heutzutage aber hauptsächlich Asynchronmaschinen verbaut werden, u.a. wegen der besseren Rekuperationsmöglichkeiten.Es werden auch einige kommerziell erhältliche Elektroautos beschrieben, allerdings auf dem Stand von ca. 2012.
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Seth Leitman is currently President and Managing Member of The Green Living Guy which talks about organic, natural, and sustainable products for business and home use (from energy-efficient bulbs to electric vehicle conversion referrals). Previously, he worked for the New York State Power Authority and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, where he helped develop, market, and manage electric and hybrid vehicle programs serving New York State and the New York metropolitan area.
Bob Brant wrote the first edition of Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, published in 1993, and some might say he was ahead of his time in his passion to convert to electric. While there have obviously been updates and technological advances since that time, many of the concepts in that first book are still in use today. Bob grew up in New York City, got a BSEE, and worked on NASA projects such as Apollo, Lunar Excursion Module, and the Earth Resources Technology Satellite. He then went on to get an MSEE and MBA, and worked for a company that worked on the Lunar Rover. Bob was always fascinated with every electric vehicle breakthrough, was convinced of its personal and environmental benefits, and was curious why stronger steps had not been taken to make electric vehicles a reality.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book has a lot of great information.
It is very inspiring. Without this information in the hands of the general public we have no hope for an EV future. The public needs to have the facts in order to effect change. If not we will be dependent on foreign fuel and all the negative impacts that it entails.
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Charts and Graphs
I had high hopes for this book. The author included lots of formulas, charts and graphs which were quite helpful from a design perspective and his advice on streamlining and air flow was insightful. However, I was left with a desire to see something more like a Chilton’s handbook or Motor’s Manual with detailed descriptions.Also I would have liked to have seen more real world examples of EVs that have been built by their owners.Unfortunately the author did not truly address the fragile nature of the existing U.S. power grid and the impact of EVs upon the grid; nor did he fully acknowledge the environmental impact of the mining process for the lithium and minerals required for the current generation of batteries.
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY USEFUL
It reviews existing battery technologies, physics involved, clearly explains the main differences between IC engines and electric motors, which I have not thought about. It also provides cost estimates, provides for the various components required and useful advice about other things to consider more in the practical side.
3.0 out of 5 stars Needs some editing but still recommended
About halfway through the book I wanted to stop reading because it became so repetitious, it was really beating me over the head with factoids about how good electric vehicles are, I know they are, that's why I bought the book, you don't need to sell me on the idea of electric cars anymore. You could have 1 chapter explaining the social, economic, environmental benefits of electric car ownership and then never say it again, ever, seriously:-)The Tesla stuff was all over the place too, consolidate that or use that as a fixed reference for the various topics like types of battery's, here's what Tesla uses, types of transmissions, here's what Tesla uses...I pushed through and was rewarded with the last half which was much more direct and explained actually building an electric vehicle. The AC vs DC information was well handled as well as how to handle the transmission in a electric conversion project, for those sections alone I would recommend this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars its look in great condition with many picture on it I think this ...
I got the book yesterday so I can't stop to read , its look in great condition with many picture on it I think this is going to be really great book , helping me on my project.
1.0 out of 5 stars Out of date info too hard to return
The info in this is all a decade or more old and the technology have advanced considerably since then. I tried to return it because the info is basically useless. They made me print out my own return label but since I don't have a printer I have to have it printed at walgreens but I it was extremely hard to download it in the proper format. It displayed as a .gif. It's like they're trying to make it too hard to return so I just give up.
4.0 out of 5 stars Electric vehicles explained
I bought this book after I purchased my first electric car in order to understand it better. Lot's of detail about the workings of electric vehicles and some instructions. The reason for four stars is the author spent IMHO too many pages on the benefits of electric vehicles, and did not seem to update with the times by the third edition in 2013. Modification of old internal combustion engine vehicles is likely to continue to be a thing for the foreseeable future, so this book does provide a solid introduction to what a potential restorer would be in for.
5.0 out of 5 stars How to modify gas to elicttic motor no gas engine.
I like to learned .to build a car for myself.its good to read and learned.
book has a good contain of knowledge with out of studying material and ...
book has a good contain of knowledge with out of studying material and satisfactory delivery by Bolo.All over book's material good.
Not bad introduction to the subject
Contains interesting information. Still the little maths about driving mechanics is not well explained and uses miles instead of the metric system
don't buy
Not as good as the original edition, little information of any use.
Thanks. As mentioned.
Thanks.As mentioned.
Viel Redundanz
Der Titel des Buches klingt vielversprechend, aber das Werk liest sich sehr zäh. Viele Fakten, wie z.B. die Kriterien für die Auswahl eines für einen Umbau zu einem Elektrofahrzeug geeigneten Basisfahrzeugs werden z.B. mehrfach wiederholt. Die beschriebene Technik ist grösstenteils veraltet - beispielsweise wird mit vielen Details die Ansteuerung von DC-Motoren erläutert, während heutzutage aber hauptsächlich Asynchronmaschinen verbaut werden, u.a. wegen der besseren Rekuperationsmöglichkeiten.Es werden auch einige kommerziell erhältliche Elektroautos beschrieben, allerdings auf dem Stand von ca. 2012.
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