[HN Gopher] 21 Firms that will convert your classic into an EV
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       21 Firms that will convert your classic into an EV
        
       Author : RickJWagner
       Score  : 11 points
       Date   : 2023-11-02 21:33 UTC (1 hours ago)
        
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       | nimbius wrote:
       | Speaking as a diesel engine mechanic, this is a pretty trivial
       | swap and one I absolutely find exciting. However, these firms
       | need to be able to not only convert but dispose of some of the
       | uglier stuff connected with these old drivetrains. Lead and
       | asbestos and pcb's are all pretty common in old big block cars
       | all the way to the late seventies.
        
       | legitster wrote:
       | Certain cars will benefit from this more than others. Try to find
       | a working drivetrain for an old MG or Jaguar! A EV swap is an
       | easy way to bring those beauties to life.
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       | On the other hand, those poor old 911s. Renowned for their fine
       | balance, it's not going to be the same car at all with an extra
       | 3000lbs of batteries.
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       | I'd be kind of "meh" about the environmental benefits. To be
       | registered as "classic" cars, most governments have strict annual
       | mileage limits. That is if you even put many miles on a sports
       | car in a year to begin with. It's probably better use of time and
       | money to electrify boring commuter cars than garage queens.
        
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