Temporary Setback for the EV Duster

Editor-in-Chief

I was just checking out Bruce’s EV Duster blog and it looks like his motor controller blew up recently, causing a small fire under the hood. Luckily there was no real damage to the car or other components, but still, it sucks. If you haven’t already, check out the EV Duster ride page! Can’t wait to see this car done!

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Posted at 1:30 am in CarDomain Finds, Duster, electric, Plymouth

Comments

Bruce
Feb 20, 2009 at 5:18 pm

Hey Rob, thanks for checking back on my Duster. Yep, just a temporary setback. I have actually blown up two controllers while making test drives. The company building the controller that I chose to use has had a tough battle with defective units. I do have the replacement unit ready to install, but have kinda been dragging my feet during the last part of the Winter. Cold weather, and smoke coming out from under the hood has a way of taming my enthusiasm, lol.

BTW, I sure had no idea what kind of a stir your first article about my car would cause. People either seem to love it or hate it – but it definitely makes an impression. Unfortunately, I guess I have forever been improperly branded an “environmentalist” even though that was NOT the reason for this build. Also, to my dismay, I have had my Mopar fan credentials “questioned”, even though I chose the Duster BECAUSE I am a diehard Mopar fan. Oh well The comments from the people that “get it” make the project worthwhile for me.
~Bruce

O'brien
Feb 15, 2009 at 4:32 pm

I will stick to gas guzzlers and my life.

7ur7le
Feb 6, 2009 at 9:05 pm

if nobody ask for your opion it be nice if you just STFU. really sux with the fire

1988montecarloss
Feb 5, 2009 at 6:35 pm

wow……i saw that coming. why do people keep trying to make electric cars? its a waste of time and makes a car geeky and lame

justin
Feb 5, 2009 at 5:48 am

thats awesome