[ju-st]

- When there is a bunch of people on the internet discussing it.

- When you can buy the components on Alibaba for a fraction of the publicy known price

Example: electric powertrain for cars. You could convert your car in a pure electric one for less than 4000USD by buying the motor & controller on the internet. And 22kWh worth of batteries (18650) for less than 6000USD. Very interesting stuff!

[brobinson]

>for less than 4000USD

I'm assuming this isn't including paid labor and you're doing the engine/tranny swap yourself? Do you have any links to people doing this?

[j1e]

Here's my favorite:

https://endless-sphere.com/

[brobinson]

Thanks!