iBooster CAN-BUS research
Wouldn’t it be great if we could use the iBooster can-bus? The quest for controlling and reverse engineering it has started. Check the status and contribute. Read more : iBooster CAN-BUS research »
For sale: Land Rover electric conversion set
Convert your Land Rover to electric with this plug-and-play drive line suitable for amongst others Defender, Range Rover Classic or Discovery. The conversion set consists of a Siemens motor, a matching SevCon Gen 4 Size 8 controller and an adapter for mount to a Land Rover gearbox. Read more : For sale: Land Rover electric conversion set »
CHAdeMO fast charging in DIY
Add CHAdeMO fast charging to your electric vehicle conversion using the EVcreate solution. DC charging up to 125A / 50 kW. Check the info and fast charge kit. Read more : CHAdeMO fast charging in DIY »
Introducing DC fast charging
In DC fast charging, the charger that converts AC to DC is outside the vehicle. With some exceptions of fast AC chargers, this is the fastest way to charge an electric vehicle (EV). DC charging is also known as Mode 4 charging. Next to Tesla’s proprietary Supercharging interface, there are three main DC charging systems. … Read more
Using Tesla thermal management system parts
Use Tesla parts in your electric car conversion to reduce costs and increase quality. Learn how to reuse Tesla thermal management system parts in your build. Read more : Using Tesla thermal management system parts »
Ideal battery temperature?
Is there such thing as an ideal battery temperature? Building on university research data we discuss battery temperature and discharge, charge and conclude ideal temperature is a tradeoff between maximizing capacity and preventing degradation. Read more : Ideal battery temperature? »
Wiring the iBooster
Using an iBooster in your own car is very attractive. This article explains wiring the iBooster GEN1 and GEN2 in detail. Our connector kit makes that even easier. Read more : Wiring the iBooster »
Installing the iBooster
Using and installing a Bosch iBooster from a Tesla in your own car can increase breaking performance. There are various ways of mounting it. Read more : Installing the iBooster »
Electric power brakes
Electric power brakes in my view are superior over vacuum assisted ones. What are the options? In this post I’ll compare some. Spoiler: I believe the Tesla / Bosch iBooster is the best way forward in electric car conversions or even muscle cars or hot-rods. Read more : Electric power brakes »
Vacuum pump for power brakes
In a car converted to electric there is no motor vacuum available. Most straightforward solution is to use an electric vacuum pump. Unfortunately these are noisy. I have looked at a few and tested a Mes-Dea and Hella. Spoiler: I prefer electric power brakes. Read more : Vacuum pump for power brakes »