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These problems only need to be solved once per type of car. A manufacturer could make the end design, new parts, a plan for mechanics, certification, etc... Al
by irq-1 7y ago
These problems only need to be solved once per type of car. A manufacturer could make the end design, new parts, a plan for mechanics, certification, etc...
Also, manufacturers use platforms for many different models, so they may only need plans for the platform. For example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_GM_platforms#In_production https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_GM_platforms#In_produc...
- Klinky 7y ago>only need to be solved once per type of car. A manufacturer could make the end design, new parts, a plan for mechanics, certification, etc... This is extremely costly to do. Why would a manufacturer ever do this? They want you going to the dealer for servicing. No way would they support DIY gas to electric conversion kits. There also isn't enough money in converting econoboxes for performance parts manufacturers to do it, or if they did it'd be so costly that it wouldn't be worth it for most people.
- jamiek88 7y agohttps://www.theverge.com/2019/9/5/20851784/vw-beetle-electric-conversion-frankfurt-motor-show https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/5/20851784/vw-beetle-electri... It's actually being done by VW, ASton Martin and Jaguar. Probably best for vintage/valuable cars rather than an old toyota yaris but the options are coming.
- Klinky 7y agoOptions are coming for niche low volume high margin conversions. These kits will probably cost as much as a new economy car. There is no way that gas to electric conversion will be available at commodity-like prices needed to make it an economical choice.