rocky5517 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 On Searchtempest/Autotempest, if you type in BuickRiviera, 1967-1968, the first one that comes up is a so-called experimental Riv. The pix of the engine bay look authentic but I can't tell if it's a joke or not. Someone who knows the computer biz better than me should download and post.It's a white Riv with black top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockitRiviera Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 It's an Electric Car Conversion. Using two DC motors through a four speed manual. It's real...but just a hobbyist. Looks like a clean car to continue to convert to Electric.However, everyone is going with AC motors or Permanent Magnet AC (PMAC) motors. And yes, Lithium Ion Batteries are a must...but technology is changing quickly. Note: Doesn't look to have Air Conditioning or Power Steering. Will need about 1,000#'s of LiFePO4 batteries to get about 100 miles. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky5517 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 thanks Paul- I didn't know if this was a prank or not. Am impressed with your knowledge on this/ you must be an electrical engineer?Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 On the cover of a national Mustang magazine this month is a 68 Mustang fastback convertedto electric motor power. Runs the quarter mile in 10.5 seconds. The downside is that the conversion cost150,000 dollars! The conversion using less powerful electric motors costs about 75,000 dollars if you pay to have it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockitRiviera Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I'm converting my 1965 Riviera to Electric...but first I need to restore it so it's road worthy. I'm doing a complete frame off restoration. I'm not an Electrical Engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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