Understanding Loss of Isolation (LOI) in Electric Vehicles: Causes, Testing, and Safety Measures Decoding ‘Loss of Isolation’ in Electric Vehicles In the world of electric vehicles, the term “Loss of Isolation” (LOI) sparks curiosity and concern. As EV conversions become more common, understanding how to maintain the electrical separation between the high-voltage (HV) system and the vehicle chassis becomes paramount. Federal regulations mandate the vigilance of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in monitoring chassis for HV leakage, making LOI a prevalent concern and one of the more common failure modes in EVs. When building an electric vehicle, it is important to understand this principle as well as how to perform manual testing methods that ensure the … Tom Sntilli December 19, 2024
EV Jargon Explained: Your Go-To Glossary for All Things Electric The Comprehensive Guide to EV Jargon—Version 2! Following the first part of the dictionary in our first issue, here comes the second batch of equally […] Jerome Andre December 17, 2024
Racing Into the Future: Lucy Block's Pioneering Drive in the Sierra Echo EV Block Edition Racing Into the Future In the heart of Colorado’s iconic Pikes Peak, history was etched anew on June 25, 2023, as racing wonder Lucy Block […] Evbg Team December 16, 2024
How Electrical Bonding Can Save Your Life: EV Safety Explained How Electrical Bonding Can Save Your Life As cooler months descend upon us, so do tacky wool sweaters. If you’ve had the opportunity to wear […] Legacy EV December 12, 2024
EVFeatures Featured Electric Revolution: Flash Drive Motors’ 1980 Subaru Brat Conversion Flash Drive Motor’s ‘80 Subaru Brat When considering a conversion to electric, the Subaru Brat hardly ever comes to mind—there is a reason for that. […] Jerome Andre December 10, 2024
Events EVEvents Desert Thunder: Electric Vehicles Take on El Mirage Land Speed Racing El Mirage Dry Lake Bed Nov. 11, 2023 It’s 5am and the noise and the slow rumble of diesel generators begin to […] Dan Coronado December 09, 2024
EVFeatures Featured A Million EVs: The Milestone That Marks a New Era in Automotive A Milli, A Milli, A Milli In 2023, US car buyers bought more than 1 million EVs for the first time in history. This is […] Rob Ward December 03, 2024
EVFeatures Featured Legacy of Innovation: The E-Testarossa by Gas Monkey Garage The Incredible E-Testarossa that Richard Rawlings Wanted to Call ‘Test-E’ Imagine a world where a classic Ferrari purrs absolutely silently. Sounds like heresy, right? Well, […] Jerome Andre November 21, 2024
EVFeatures Featured Golden Revolution: A Tesla-Powered 1980 Mercedes Benz David Rosenstraus’ Tesla-Powered 1980 Mercedes 300CD Conversions of diesel vehicles to electric are quite rare, especially in the U.S., but David Rosenstraus’ 1980 Mercedes 300CD […] Jerome Andre November 19, 2024
EVbuilder EVEducation Building EVs the Right Way: A Safety-Centric Guide for Enthusiasts A Guide for the Aftermarket EV Community As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to revolutionize the automotive world, a passionate group of enthusiasts is driving another […] Legacy EV November 18, 2024
EVFeatures Featured 1923 Daimler D16 Landaulet: A Classic’s Electric Renaissance 1923 Daimler D16 Landaulet In the quiet, rolling hills of southwest England, a small workshop called Silent Classics is quietly reinventing the world of classic […] Jerome Andre November 14, 2024
EVFeatures Featured Youthful Vision Meets Classic Style: The Electric Porsche 914 Project Transforming a Classic Porsche 914 When most high schoolers are busy with homework, sports, or social media, 16-year-old Frances Farnam is in the garage, transforming […] Tim Cachelin November 12, 2024
EVFeatures Featured From Gas to Electric: The Jaguar E-Type’s Eco-Friendly Transformation This 1966 Jaguar E-Type Goes Electric With “E” already in its name, the Jaguar E-Type seems like a natural candidate for an electric vehicle (EV) […] Dan Coronado November 11, 2024
Department Events Electric Vehicles Make History at Bonneville’s Salt Flats EVs Take on Bonneville’s Legendary Tracks If El Mirage evokes the dusty charm of the old West, then Bonneville feels more like Mad Max meets […] Dan Coronado November 07, 2024
