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Saturday EV Conversion Seminars

 

- Saturday Seminars Scheduled According to Your Schedule - 

 

If you are considering a conversion, consider this seminar first.  It's designed for you.

 

EVhelp, LLC is now offering Saturday Seminars in beautiful horse country to get you started with your EV conversion.  Your instructor is Mark E. Hazen, founder of EVhelp, LLC, electronics engineer and renowned author.

 

The seminar is conducted, rain or shine, on premises in Mark's workshop and includes a yummy outdoor grilled lunch for the attendees.  Located in central Florida near Silver Springs/Wild Waters, many natural springs and Ocala National Forest, there is plenty for the family to do while you are in the seminar.  The seminar is easy to fit into any family vacation with major attractions less than 2 hours away (Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens).

 

Introductory Cost: $99.95

 

The cost per person is only $99.95 and includes lunch and an illustrated seminar handout.  The general limit is 1 to 10 people per seminar.  10% group discount for 5 or more.  Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.  Your $25 per person deposit becomes non-refundable 7 days or less before the seminar.  Remaining payment is made upon arrival.  Cash, money order or personal checks are welcome.  Checks must be made payable to EVhelp, LLC.  Sorry, we are not accepting credit cards or PayPal at this time.  Receipts will be issued.

 

Lunch will be an old fashioned outdoor grill of hot dogs and hamburgers with mom's macaroni salad, baked beans and coleslaw, all washed down with your choice of water, iced tea or soda. If you have specific dietary requirements, please let us know. Drinks will be available throughout the day.

 

Contact Mark at least 2 weeks in advance for a Saturday that matches your schedule. mail@evhelp.com

 

EV Seminar Schedule

9:30 AM to 10:00 AM - In-processing meet and greet

10:00 AM to Noon - Training

Noon to 1:00 PM - Lunch

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Training

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Wrap-up, Final Q&A and Seminar Evaluation

 

 

"Mark is an EV enthusiast with the engineering background to dispel industry myths.  He really excels at appropriately adapting established technology to the field of electric cars." - James E. of Orlando, FL

"Mark's many years as a Professor of Electronics not only lends credibility to the seminar, but also makes it comprehensible to the layman." - Hart P of Tampa, FL

"This seminar provided me with much needed information in my process of choosing to convert a vehicle to EV.  Excellent material and presentation.  Thank you for your help and training." Jim C. of Cocoa, FL

About Mark E. Hazen

Mark is an electronics engineer, professional teacher/trainer and a well-known writer.  His careers include radio engineer missionary work, college-level professorships in electronics, authoring of electronics textbooks and an alternative energy book and corporate careers in training and public relations.  He is published widely in technical publications around the world.   Mark created evhelp.com early in 2007 to help others accomplish the conversion of petroleum-based vehicles to electric with a minimum of difficulty.

 

 

See & Ask Seminar Topics

 

  • EV conversion overview

    • The S10 tour - the makings of an EV

    • Cost, time, planning

    • Saving money

    • Vehicle selection

    • Insurance

    • Licensing

  • The workshop and tools

    • The work environment

    • Essential hand tools

    • Essential power tools

  • Safety concerns

    • High-voltage onboard

    • Isolated circuits

  • Important conversion details

    • Preparing the beast

    • Mechanical considerations

    • Control system and vehicle interface

    • Controllers

  • Basic electrical theory and calculations

    • Voltage, current, power and energy usage explained

  • Basic motor and generator theory

    • What you must understand about motors

    • What makes a generator work

  • Battery technologies vs performance and cost

    • Lead-acid vs NiMH and Lithium technologies

  • Battery charging and maintenance

    • How a charger should work

    • Keeping batteries fed

    • Maximizing battery life

  • Vehicle embellishments

    • Photovoltaic panels

    • Wind generator

    • Gasoline generator

  • Basic welding technique and safety

    • Welding safety

    • Basic stick welding explained and demonstrated

    • Try your hand, if you wish

  • Open Forum

  • Seminar Evaluation (written feedback sheet)

 

 

Location Information

Beautiful Ocala, FL - The horse capitol of the world.

Ocala, Marion County, FL Visitors & Convention Bureau

Where is Ocala Florida?  See it on a Florida Map.

 

Local Attractions

Silver Springs/White Waters Parks

Ocala National Forest

 

Attractions Within a 2-Hr Range

Homosassa Springs Park

Blue Springs Park

Rock Springs State Park

Disney World

Universal Studios

Sea World

Busch Gardens

 

Ocala Hotels

Ocala, FL Hotel Trip Advisor

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