John Mata Jr. May 23, 2023 C10 Builders Guide
Legacy EV’s All-Electric ’71 C10 In a scene dominated by LS engine swaps, the custom truck community has very few attention-commanding motor upgrades, though the tried-and-true 350 or something along the lines of an LT mill are readily available and reliable. Of course, builders can find other alternatives to these selections, but many have disregarded… Continue reading Is Gas in the Past: Unveiling the All-Electric 1971 C10 by Legacy EV...
John Mata Jr. May 18, 2023 Electric Vehicle Features
Honor the Past, Protect the Future” is Legacy EV’s short-yet-sweet mission statement. While simple enough to say, these six words explain a lot about the explosion of the modern electric vehicle revolution. The whole EV thing isn’t exactly a “new” thing, as various iterations of electrified carriages began popping up in the late 19th… Continue reading Project-E | Legacy EV’s Electric 1930 Ford Model A Hotrod...
JEROME ANDRE May 09, 2023 Electric Vehicle Features
Electrification of Classics: A New Era in the World of Muscle Cars Step into the halls of the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA), and you’ll know you’ve arrived in the big leagues. This exceptional event brings together 135,000 of the hottest names in the aftermarket industry to check out the latest and greatest in… Continue reading SEMA 2022: EVs, Retrofits Rock the Kingdom of Big V-8s...
EVBG STAFF May 09, 2023 Electric Vehicle Features
We Test Legacy EV’s Training—and Start Buildin’! The Legacy EV In-Person Training is an excellent solution to the pressing issue of workforce development in the EV industry. With the popularity of EVs among OEMs and aftermarket builders, it was a matter of time before the world would need a trained workforce to service and repair… Continue reading WE DID IT!...
JEROME ANDRE May 09, 2023 Electric Vehicle Features
The All-Encompassing Lexicon of EV Terminology, Part 3 Buckle up! We’ve got another round of EV lingo that you’ll be encountering sooner than you think! Whether you’re pondering a retrofit or giving your OEM electric ride a makeover, these terms and acronyms are equally essential. But don’t fret. We’re making this as simple as possible.… Continue reading EV DICTIONARY...
Chris Hamilton May 09, 2023 Electric Vehicle Features
Do EV Tires Really Make a Difference? Can a different brand of tire make an EV ride more smoothly, perform better, and reduce noise? Seems too good to be true, right? That’s exactly what we thought, so we put a set to the test on our 2015 Tesla Model 3. The tires of choice for… Continue reading LET’S TALK TIRES!...
LEGACY EV May 09, 2023 Electric Vehicle Features
EV Gear Reduction and Driveline Setup Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, the vast majority of EVs on the road today do not have a multi-speed transmission. Almost every OEM electric vehicle currently produced, including Teslas, BMWs, Rivians, and the Ford Mach E, use a single speed transmission that provides gear reduction from the EV… Continue reading WHAT YOU TORQUEIN’ WIT?...
E.C.D. AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN May 09, 2023 Electric Vehicle Features
1990 Defender 110 with an Electric Tesla Drivetrain Named after its new home base, Project Arizona Desert is a 1990 Defender 110 that has been fully restored and upgraded to the modern era with an electric Tesla drivetrain that accelerates 0-60 mph in five seconds. In addition to putting out 450 horsepower, the restored Defender… Continue reading ARIZONA DESERT...
Mike Self May 09, 2023 Electric Vehicle Features
Race-Prepped Mini Cooper SE to Hit Hillclimb Circuit “Racing Mimi Evo” is a Mini Cooper SE that has been prepped for Romanian hillclimb competitions (Campionatul Naţional de Viteză în Coastă) in the 2022 season. With a stripped interior, roll cage, KW coilover suspension, and Mini Challenge wheels with slicks, the lightweight racing machine makes maximum… Continue reading Word on the Street...
LEGACY EV May 08, 2023 Electric Vehicle Features
The ICE Age is Over: How EV Education will “Fuel” the Automotive Industry Disruption In 2021, 260 workers walked out of the GM Transmission plant in Warren, Michigan, for the last time. As gas-powered components such as engines continue to be phased out, how will we ensure that quality automotive employment will not suffer the… Continue reading EV Education and Certification...
