For a Charger, it would be easier to use a more modular motor. NetGain Hyper9 motors (the ones Electric GT uses in some of their crate engines) can be coupled end-to-end. One Hyper9 makes 120 HP (feels more like 180 due to the torque curve) and about 170 lb/ft of torque. Three of those together would be a heck of a…

That’s totally doable. Check out this manual Porsche conversion:

Leaf motors are becoming more popular in the DIY EV community. They’re very cheap (often under a grand) and there’s a company that sells a $600 gizmo that basically makes it plug-and-play. They will run on any 300-400V battery pack, which is pretty much the standard these days.

Electric motor HP feels very different from gas engine HP. They make full torque from zero RPM, and peak torque/HP happens at a lower RPM than it does with a gas engine, so the same amount of actual torque delivered over the entire rev range gives you a much lower horsepower reading.

My thoughts exactly. I test drove a Model S a few years ago, and while the Autopilot was a fun party trick, I couldn’t see using it on a regular basis. I test drove a new Leaf a few weeks ago, and the lane-keep assist on that now is about at the point where Tesla was then. Tesla calling their system “full…

Very well said! I was all over Tesla five years ago when they were the hottest thing on the block, but the rest of the industry has moved on and they... kinda haven’t. Hyundai, Kia and Chevy all have EVs with more range for less money than the equivalent Model 3 (and, except maybe Chevy, better build quality). Not…

I don’t think Jezza and Slow are ever getting back together. James has his own thing going on at Drivetribe, and has said in interviews that he’s not really friends with Clarkson or Hammond anymore. The Grand Tour is over (aside from possibly one more season of road trip specials) and Top Gear has moved on to other…

In other news, Car That Costs Twice As Much As Other Car Is Better Than Other Car.

It was, from 1997 to 2003. Most of them were leased, and taken back at the same time as the EV-1. Unlike the EV-1, though, a few were actually sold through fleet sales. About a thousand of them survive in various corners of the world.

“first battery electric car”

I got one of these from Avril Lavigne the other day. I thought it looked pretty fishy. Glad to see I was right.

I believe it was Abraham Lincoln who said “Don’t believe every celebrity quote you read on the internet.”

That’s a good one. I think there’s more to happiness than just an absence of misery, but things not sucking is hard to say no to.

I agree. Canning tomatoes isn’t really my thing, but hobbies are hobbies, and if you enjoy something, even (or especially) if it’s unusual, never let anyone try to take that away from you. Life without fun is no life at all.

You’d be surprised. There are some really fucking dumb drivers out there.

All right, David... I know it’s our sacred duty as Jalops to try and talk you out of every rusty Jeep you want to buy, but you’ve kinda got me talked into this one, for the rarity alone if nothing else.

An Even Darker Red is definitely the best color.

A dealer near me has a Shelby GT350 listed for $90,000. That’s in Canadian dollars, but it’s still well above MSRP.

“My parents sucked at being parents, therefore all parents should suck at being parents!”

First, awesome article. Have fun! Enjoy life! Enjoy the trailer!