EV engines in classic cars

[Lee Stewart]

IMO . . . I see Battery Powered Electric Vehicles as a temporary solution to zero emissions. The future is Hydrogen Fuel Cell powered transportation. It will leave the existing infrastructure in place. The only change would be the switch from diesel and gas over to hydrogen.

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

In a future perfect world - no emissions. Power is generated by Wind Farms, Solar Panel Farms and Ocean Wave Generators.

Yep, and they need to start covering every acre of land in the Midwest farming country with that crap, if they ever hope to power the industry in this country that runs on 3 phase, 480 volts, let alone all the homes and appliances in them at single phase, 240 volts.

It's a pipe dream that many utilities have already said can't be done and if it could, the cost of it and the power produced would be astronomical.
Using those sources as supplemental, to reduce the use of, and emissions from, non-renewable fuels is great, but to think we, and the rest of the world, will ever be emissions free from energy production is just not practical.
We DO need to find a way to conserve the fuels now used as they will come to an end sometime. Nuclear fuel COULD be the best source, but the complications and danger of use are still far too great and I don't see any contingent of our society working on a way to make it safer and less hazardous/deadly to produce energy and store the spent rods anymore.

[SS427]

People seem to keep forgetting about all the fossil fuels that are required in order to produce those solar panels, wind turbines and other sources of renewable energy. In addition, the photos I have recently seen of all the wind turbine blades that are being buried in landfills that are for the most part non bio degradable is staggering.

[x33rs]

We daily drive our classics with their born with engines, carbs and points, and plan to do so until the day I die. I have no interest in electric cars, or even any new car for that matter.

If others want to do so, I don't hold that against them, just don't expect me to do it.

[danachevroletfor1967]

Originally Posted by JP Emerson

Although not in total disagreement with your thought, I ask this. What if, for conversations sake, we start to see these "conversions" a bit more? Leaving out the ultra high end examples, what if a entry level Mustang, Camaro, vette etc were converted?



From there we then see a "new" generation of enthusiasts and owners driving "stock looking" classics on the street. Would the visibility of these "classics" not further the hobby and with that, the stock examples?



Does a "Restomod" accomplish the same thing?


I get it, it's not the same as original, but wouldn't a rising tide raise all the boats?


Respectfully,


JP

I can only speak for myself. For me personally I would never own or drive any car like a Camaro, Mustang, Challenger, etc. with an electric motor, factory installed or aftermarket installed. I would never want or own a Restomod either. I would agree that as more conversions happen it might raise the interest in the car hobby. I would support others doing conversions to EV motors if that is what they wanted to do. Again as for me I would only ever get an electric car if the government mandated them, and if I was still able to drive safely. I would buy a factory electric car like a Tesla, Bolt, etc. I certainly would not
convert any ICE car to an electric one.

Thanks for asking your questions and causing others to think about things like this.

[JP Emerson]

As a journalist who interviews people every day, I was taught early that questions are good if asked without bias and encourage conversation. Also important is actually listening to the answers with the same open mind. This is how you promote conversation, not conflict.
It is also is important to "read the room" and know when to speak.
Thanks all for your input and opinions. Each is valued and equally important. This is what makes doing what I do so rewarding.


JP