Are Electric Vehicles the future of Classic Cars?
A live interview with David Giles, VP of All EV Canada, where we discussed how the Electric Vehicle will impact the future of Classic Cars.
Question Time Stamps:
07:47 – How is an EVs power measured and compared to HP and Torque?
12:30 – Is converting a classic car into an EV a viable option? Considerations?
17:42 – Is it possible to get the same output from an electric as with a gasoline engine?
21:29 – What about components like the transmission and power train?
29:45 – What is done with Engine Driven Components like power steering, AC, brake boosters, etc?
34:10 – How does a motor mount up in a classic frame?
37:58 – What other considerations need to be taken?
41:13 – What would be the process for a typical conversion of a classic into an EV?
48:08 – How do you see EVs influencing the classic car world in 5, 10, 20 years?
Viewer submitted Questions:
55:35 – What conversions have you done and how did they turn out?
1:01:32 – Can the authenticity of a classic be maintained through a conversion?
1:05:44 – How does a conversion impact an MVI requirements and insurance?
1:13:36 – What impact will EVs have on the affordability of maintenance for the average hobbyist?
1:15:46 – Do we have enough charging stations to support EVs?
Live chat questions:
1:22:20 – How long does a charge typically last with daily use?
1:27:05 – Are you aware of the grants being awarded for battery tech in NS?
1:29:33 – What would be involved in converting a 66 Mustang to an EV with 400 HP?
1:34:01 – What generation is most interested in EVs?
1:37:38 – Can you elaborate on not needing to shift gears in EV manual?
Links:
All EV Canada Links:
-Website: https://www.allev.ca/
-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhB8mUUi4dD-gnvgeEuS-A
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllEVCanada/
-Instagram: @allevcanada ( https://www.instagram.com/allevcanada/ )
-Twitter: @AllEVCanada ( https://twitter.com/AllEVCanada )
Links Mentioned:
-MacLeans Article on the Harbour Hopper – https://www.macleans.ca/education/harbour-hopper-gets-a-brake-from-nscc/
-EV West: https://evwest.com/
-DIY Electric Car Forum: https://www.diyelectriccar.com/
Cheers,
Mark.
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