Maker Faire Austin 2007
RAVolt

See how you too can take a 1996 RAV4, some EV parts (including lead acid batteries) and just under $10k to create a vehicle that gets 30 miles range per charge.

Web site: http://RAVolt.com

Project photo.

Topic(s): Engineering | Science

Tags: RAV4 EV Electric+Car Batteries Conversion

About the Maker(s)

Rob Hirschfeld Rob Hirschfeld [
I’m a software architect (meaning design enterprise software system), but also have a mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering background. Electric cars have been an interest area of mine since I was 11.
http://ravolt.com/

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10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday
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Tickets available online or at the Austin Children's Museum

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