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Full Electric Retrofit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tomodachi-san, May 27, 2010.

  1. May 27, 2010 at 4:21 AM
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    tomodachi-san

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    Anyone know whether a Taco has ever been made into a full electric, and where to find information?
     
  2. May 27, 2010 at 4:31 AM
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    Not sure about a tacoma but there was going to be a series on Discovery but after the promo video, they disappeared. I remember going to the site and it was only a page that was under construction. I think they were out of LA...
     
  3. May 27, 2010 at 7:06 PM
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    the following link has some info for you here
     
  4. May 27, 2010 at 7:10 PM
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    :eek: ass....lol
     
  5. May 27, 2010 at 7:14 PM
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    Flowmaster 40, K&N CAI, RED brake light bulbs, BHLM, Rear dif breather line, Factory Skidplate painted BLACK, DRL's, YELLOW bulbs in Fogs Turn Signals and Marker lights, Custom "Toy Machine" center emblem, Sockmonkey "Nor-Cal" decals all BLACK, Redline tailgate damper and hood sruts, Painted steering wheel emblem BLACK, 12V always on, Foglight mod, 16" Pro-Comp 7089 rims BLACK powdercoated acorn lugnuts, BFG KM2's 285-75-16, Painted exhaust pipe BLACK, BLACK emblems all the way around, Rear BLACK bumper from base model, Radical RED "sport" grille-surround, Factory Toyota Bed extender, RED maglight mounted on each seat's side, TRD ball-type shift knob, Custom mounted Scangauge II under stereo, Aftermarket HU, Hardwired Garmin GPS 260W, TSB w/AAL and 2.5" 5100's, Weathertech floor liners, Removed front mud flaps, 95-04 "4WD" rear mudflaps, 3rd Brake light "TACO", BLACK front lip
    fucking EPIC
     
  6. May 27, 2010 at 7:16 PM
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    what...completely answered his question...a quote from the VERY FIRST RESULT..."We recently completed a conversion on a Toyota Tacoma and it worked great."

    sorry, but it was too easy!!;)
     
  7. May 27, 2010 at 7:28 PM
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    lol....
     
  8. Jul 1, 2010 at 8:37 AM
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    Makes sense to investigate ev conversions and I applaud those who have done it. I personally think it's a good idea to recycle the older Toyo trucks into ev grocery getters.
    I bought a 95 X cab with an engine knock thinking that I might give it a try. The cost to have an experianced individual do it is around 10K parts & labor www.greenshedconversions.com Many states give a tax credit towards the conversion...Ga allows $2500. Unfortunately, the range is limited 20-50 miles on a charge, but if it's used primarily as a 2nd vehicle, it could work well.
    There is also an EV drag racing assn and if you haven't seen the White Zombie Datsun/ Plasma Boy Racing Team blow the doors off it's competitors then you should check it out ...mid 11's at 120 in the 1/4 mile.
    If anyone in Ga is into this, pls PM me and maybey we can work something out. We need entrepreneur's now, more than ever, in this economy. I'm game :cool:
     

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