The Electric powered 2009 Vibe

ParknVibe · Post by **ParknVibe** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:17 am

At the 2009 NYC Auto show. A specialty company converted a 2009 Pontiac Vibe into an electric vehicle.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:36 am

Neat ! I love that it's Liquid Platinum Metallic too !

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:39 am

We were up there for it but must have completely missed this display! Thanks for sharing.

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:54 am

Nice to see that there could be possibly a future retro-kit for our Vibes in the distant future I wonder what that "former 1.8L base model" weighs now

ParknVibe · Post by **ParknVibe** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:35 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»We were up there for it but must have completely missed this display! Thanks for sharing.It was downstairs at the backend wall. In front of it was an Army Humvee.

DressedInBlack · Post by **DressedInBlack** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:02 pm

Oh that poor Vibe!

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:25 am

Something about that metal shift knob would scare me in an electric car.Yeah, it has to weigh quite a bit more now. Wonder what the rear hatch area looks like - all filled up with batteries now?

Water boy · Post by **Water boy** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:20 pm

When I first glanced at the name evii I thought it was evil.

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:21 pm

Ooh, I like that! Someone on Youtube converted their Matrix to electric too.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxDwz73_OOM

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:45 am

Quote, originally posted by KITT222 Â»Ooh, I like that! Someone on Youtube converted their Matrix to electric too.Very nice Matrix conversion these guys did. I'll bet that set them back several $$$$ when undergoing this project Most of these guys either own machine shops, engine shops, electrical shops, etc. where the labor is usually not a factor in taking on these monumental tasks. Either way a VERY nice job! One thing I would have removed is the transmission completely. When going all electric you generally would not need a transmission at all. Simply vary the motor speed from an idle to full 1750 rpm

hotbug1776 · Post by **hotbug1776** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:12 am

That was my thought as well. I kept thinking why he didn't just leave it in like 3rd or get rid of the trans, unless he wanted the power the electric motor produces at near idle. OR, unless he didn't want to have to reverse the motor via a controller. Of course, the prospect of 5 or 6 reverse gears is something to consider as well. LOL

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:32 am

I like that he kept the tranny in there. it means you can still row your own gears and have some fun while in your electric car. Next thing he needs is the system in the BMW M5 F10 which plays the engine noise through the speakers on the interior, and he's set!

ParknVibe · Post by **ParknVibe** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:07 am

[QUOTE=KITT222]Ooh, I like that! Someone on Youtube converted their Matrix to electric too.Great video .... At least he has nerve to really drive the car on the highway. I can't believed he had the time, money, and knowhow do build it. In his own small home garage no less.EV Innovation, Inc. is the builder of one I saw at the Auto Show. I just did a quick search of EV. However I have no time to look deeper.

The Electric powered 2009 Vibe

The Electric powered 2009 Vibe

Re: The Electric powered 2009 Vibe (ParknVibe)

Re: The Electric powered 2009 Vibe (ParknVibe)

Re: The Electric powered 2009 Vibe (ColonelPanic)

Re: The Electric powered 2009 Vibe (ColonelPanic)

Re: (KITT222)

Re: (tpollauf)

Re: (hotbug1776)

Re: (KITT222)