1974 Volkswagen Thing Electric Conversion
Sector: Electric Vehicles (EVs) • Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Source: EMobility+
Students at Washtenaw Community College are transforming a vintage 1974 Volkswagen Thing into a fully electric vehicle by replacing its original internal combustion engine with a modern electric powertrain. The project involves structural repairs, body restoration, and finishing touches, and is conducted in the college's EV and Battery Lab as part of an educational program.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Electric Vehicles (EVs), Energy Storage, Automotive
- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- EMobility+
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Students at Washtenaw Community College are transforming a vintage 1974 Volkswagen Thing into a fully electric vehicle by replacing its original internal combustion engine with a modern electric powertrain. The project involves structural repairs, body restoration, and finishing touches, and is conducted in the college's EV and Battery Lab as part of an educational program. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
City | Ann Arbor |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Electric Vehicles (EVs), Energy Storage, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-05-01 |
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