The batteries went dead after a few minutes, since car batteries aren't meant to move the car. The setup created lots of sparks and heat by my feet! Here is the melted battery terminal after the jaunt.
Monday, November 29, 2010
The Corolla's First Electric Drive
The first drive! We used 2 car batteries conveniently located near my feet to drive the car down the street. The 24 volts pulled the car pretty strongly, but didn't allow us to get out of first. It should be better with the 48 volt golf cart batteries.
Grinding the Clutch Spider
"It almost burned a hole in my pants" - Aidan
The spider was reused as part of the coupler.
The spider was reused as part of the coupler.
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