Recent Updates
Miata Project Update:
25 May 2009
The new Ground Control suspension has been installed and functions much better. The ride is great and the vehicle stance is perfect.
20 November 2009
This is a picture of the motor and transmission before
insertion into the Miata chassis. Notice how much smaller the electric motor is than the original gasoline engine.
Let me introduce myself . . . .
As you might have guessed by the web site name, my name is Ken Watkins. I have been refurbishing older automobiles as my favorite hobby since I could drive. Doing this gives me great pleasure and I get a sense of accomplishment to take a worn out vehicle and convert it into a beautiful, just off the show room floor condition car that is a joy to drive. To do this takes no advanced degrees. I do have a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering but anyone who can turn a wrench can convert an Electric Vehicle.
After refurbishing two Corvettes to fund my electric vehicle project, I converted both a Chevrolet S-10 pickup and a Mazda Miata into electric vehicles. The S-10 pickup was sold and the funds from that sale were used for the Miata conversion. The Miata is now running and being tested.