I Built a "free energy" Alternator Powered Car for my Stepson, His Mom Hates it.

[@dpjazzy15]

You just HAD to sneak in the smoke detector beep.....didn't you .....?😂🤣

[@craigtpat]

All those batteries and he can't source a 9 volt!!!!

[@B_dev]

they stopped replacing the battery when he moved in so that he'd feel at home

[@matthewfurlani8647]

lol some ethnic stereotypes never fail

[@stupidamericanpig7357]

That was brilliant

[@J1414R]

Anyone knows where he got that motor?

[@RichRebuilds]

The harvest was good this year

[@caccac8839]

Got that LSC gear 🏆 🎉

[@thatguyty89]

You did a 1:1 and knew that would work. I know your familiar with gear ratios. You CAN make that alternator spin mich faster at lower rpms to achieve regen....

[@metalmafiachris]

That desk chair with the back removed is my favorite shop chair. I have 3 different ones at this point.

[@peterparker6584]

This makes me consider the fact I think my family loved me a lot LOL LOL. I bought a racing go-kart I forget exactly how old I was. It was an actual track used racing go-kart. The max speed was somewhere between 60 and 80. Not sure how fast I was going when I wiped it out LOL. And before somebody says it no I wasn't being a kid I got my foot jammed on the throttle. Way the machine worked you were supposed to let go of the throttle to engage the break and I forget if it was the spring jammed in the throttle or what happened but it opened up and basically applying the brake didn't make much difference. I'm being very nice about this because I'm trying to have humor in it given there's a lot of this situation that is pretty dark. If anybody's wondering I didn't get hurt from the accident itself but I probably would have been better off if I did without going into a lot of crap. Finally drove the thing a handful of times because we kept having a problem of being able to find somewhere to use it. The places we had originally planned on using it ended up all getting taken over. There were several spots and they ended up all becoming Office Buildings. That were originally big open parking lots that basically never got used. Ended up selling a thing for about what I paid for it. Maybe drove at 12 times altogether honestly in hindsight if I knew them what I know now I would have just bought a small ATV. Had kind of a go-kart Obsession when I was younger and didn't think about well just get an ATV. I didn't think about you can't drive them just anywhere and so on the thing was practically dragging on the ground so you can only use it on asphalt. You couldn't use it on crushed stone or anywhere with any kind of potholes or anything had to be ridiculously flat surface lots of open room and so on. I'm not surprised you didn't let the kid use it but I am a little surprised you let one of your people drive it without wearing a helmet

[@neilohara6227]

Yes, this is the sort of content we pay for.

[@TKevinBlanc]

Nice that you added the die-by-wire accelerator pedal.

[@kelvinomondi4337]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rustler08]

It's fly by wire, but it's your body that's flying

[@dooleve]

Its electric... theres not really another way to connect it besides a wire 🙄

[@Defianthuman]

@@dooleve the best I've seen is a cable driven potentiometer.

[@3cups920]

@@Defianthuman 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@keithbrookshire]

The seat belt is a nice touch. That way the wreck and the body stay together.

[@jeffedmundson3459]

That's what I thought. No way I'm wearing a seat belt.

[@Htxracing97]

Exactly you’re safer flying off that shit

[@mannye]

Stevon, is that you?

[@BlacRivur]

@@mannye cmon mang, I know this is supposed to be funny but God, I miss Stevon so badly

[@markae0]

Seat belt is good, but you need a roll bar/roll cage if you have a seat belt so ones neck doesn't get crushed when it turns over. For falling off is better? NO way for me because I imagine a branch going through my guts or another vehicle running me over.

[@balefulsolstice9402]

The fly, the smoke alarm, and a almost crispy $5. Perfection.

[@z00h]

and you saying "A" almost crispy tops it off.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Man that purple hoodie is nice!

[@stevetomayer9412]

Came here to mention that and find out if you have any more ....that color is the coolest hoodie I've ever seen

[@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic]

Lol, I didn't even notice until I saw your comment!

[@nonamekk1]

Picked that up and came here the comment.

[@DeanPasa-r6r]

I came to the comments just to see if Alex commented on the hoodie LOL @LegitStreetCars

[@Sin-1098]

Wonder where he got that from?

[@cooram]

60 mph? That's faster than a real jeep

[@OwO---Drunk_Seulgi---OwO]

I've seen floored V6 Jeeps going downhill do 60 mph

[@alanbeckett4]

And even MORE dangerous :)

[@hithere7382]

@@OwO---Drunk_Seulgi---OwO Is it not usually the ones on big tires with large gears in the diffs?

[@Wrenchmonkey1]

Faster, safer, more reliable, smoother ride, and more stable at speed...

[@rollingstocks]

LOL That is literally the top speed of my 51 CJ.

[@metafuel]

Brilliant humour. There's so many comedians with less humour being comedians. Great work.

[@JoshuaCollins]

There are

[@WoodyWoodchippaPredRippa]

Thanks ....?

[@monkeymagic4555]

Step son delete device......I like it!.......

[@vaibhavdlv]

Samcrac had a step mom, now uncle Rich got a step son.. what is going on...😁😁

[@poplaurentiu4148]

@@vaibhavdlv Multiply + expanding = world domination.. 💥💫😄🤣

[@mfreund15448]

@@vaibhavdlvSam had a neighbor in the last video. I would let her help on the builds!😂

[@Sin-1098]

Do they make one for a stepdaughter?

[@abundantharmony]

Me and my stepdad grew fond of each other when we found out my mom was the crazy one and not us fellas.

[@chris2414]

Im a big fan of rich doing these little side quests

[@artel001yt]

😂Boy slammed down that piece o paper like He was the man of the house😂 kinda caught me off guard

[@robnobert]

cool kid 😂❤️ Rich and whatsherface seem like great parents

[@dwartfarquart9590]

Just the headline got you a thumbs-up. I have built 3 story treehouses, hillclimb motorcycles, a leaf blower go-cart with tail fin steering and rear casters, a zip line and turned my best friend's daughter into a B class woods rider. Even my 1 and only granddaughter calls me "The Corruptor" on occasion. Never fail to be an adult child after work. Anything that gets them away from their phones is life changing.

[@derekspringer6448]

You, I like you.

[@dirkz.duggitz1567]

You, good sir, are the man. Since I have no children of my own, I hope one day I become an uncle as treasured as I'm sure you are. I have no doubt your grandkids think you're a legend.

[@TheMutanBoy]

The fire alarm beep 🤣🤣

[@TheRedRaven_]

I died 😂

[@Sir......]

Ceiling Bird

[@StevenGilbert88]

Glad I'm not the only one to notice

[@raymijumbi]

I didn't hear it

[@ck17350]

@@raymijumbi Lol.

[@T3chpat]

Things to do with the step kids; Base jump/proximity flying, saltwater crocodile safari, mixing different household chemicals in an unventilated room, hide and seek at the orphanage, etc....

[@rogerwilco1777]

1st Stop. State Farm.. Did you know they have Life Insurance Policies starting at only 27$ per month?? Wow what a deal!

[@A166-b7x]

"Can we turbo this?" First things first 😂😂

[@ck17350]

Holy cow, all the comments suggesting you use a smaller wheel for the alternator. Sure, it will make more voltage at a lower vehicle speed, but it's still going to take more energy to spin it than what will come out of it. I can't believe how many people watched this and still completely missed the point even though Rich explained it simply enough.

[@0525ohhwell]

Never ever underestimate the ignorance of the average KZbin viewer!

[@IANHANDS]

Yeah yeah yeah

[@IANHANDS]

​@@0525ohhwellSorry what is your name again ?

[@BvictoryforChrist]

But he DIDNT say that using a smaller wheel would not work, and asked for tips ..so it kind of left it open to anyone who has a basic understanding to think of that as an idea of getting more volts…like sure you are so much smarter than everyone so put em down, that will help. 😊

[@jameslaidler2152]

I love how the boy is trying his damndest not to smile or laugh.

[@kferg181]

"You just floor it......Push that down as hard as you can and just go straight in to traffic" Trippin Got me dying over here!

[@Full_Throttle_no_Brakes]

This is low-key on the best most fun and reproducible projects you've ever made on this channel. Please share technical details on this build. What's Battery capacity, cells and voltage? Which Motor are you using? Which controller are you using? What's the chain size? 420 or 428 maybe? Is there anywhere I can see longer more technical videos on this build? Thanks in advance!

[@jcx2bby]

Concur. Past the wonderful humor, I was really enthralled with this build. Well done.

[@TommyShlong]

I'd love to know the specs too.

[@ZealofSparta]

I was thinking the same thing! I have been wanting to justify building something like this for a while and Rich proved it for me. I would want to know the chassis dimensions too because I want to frame out a little extra stability.

[@bgee461]

"How's your sports team doing?" That's just some solid step parenting 👌

[@Czechbound]

You all have bigger balls than I taking that thing past 20mph. I had visions of a Steve-on incident 2.0

[@IBIScnc]

The lack of a simple helmet was stressing me out the entire time

[@Htxracing97]

Yea that thing is a death trap

[@michaeloleary6035]

Too soon

[@BlacRivur]

I badly miss Stevon in the videos ='(

[@IBIScnc]

@@BlacRivur At least Steve-on has his own channel, it's not the same for sure, but it is something.

[@whyuseahandle]

Rich driving away at the end with no cake 😂😂

[@pauliewalnuts240]

Rich, build a roll cage, which will add weight & slow it down. Without a roll cage your better off removing The seat belt. It only ensures it lands ontop of you when you flip it. Like a quad, your better off bailing if it rolls over. You gotta give it to the kid, the motorized toys I had as a kid were the best part of my childhood.

[@kristjanveski]

It looked pretty cool when Chad was driving at night with that 5th wheel lit up by the taillights, like half of a Tron lightcycle. Not that you guys are ever short on ideas, but that would be a great project.

[@moshnroll507]

Bro you making content about your stepson when you forgot about me, your real son

[@carleh2008]

the DNA test is in the mail, once we see it we can go from there

[@moshnroll507]

@@carleh2008 I'm not peeing in a cup for big daddy to acknowledge me

[@xXx.....0007]

Join the line. Rich is generous with his seeds.

[@moshnroll507]

@@xXx.....0007 I hear you, brother

[@ExtroDynamiz]

LOOOOL😂

[@texmex9721]

I found a used power wheels corvette for my son and built it out with RC when he was too young to drive it. Made it go about 20mph. He loved it. When he got older I rigged it to give him control, but I could override it.

[@Casper042]

I had a friend who did a full frame and gas motor swap on his son's Lightning McQueen PW which I gave him when my son outgrew it. He lives in the sticks on 5 acres and his son basically had his own kart track at home.

[@Spudz76]

So you invented OnStar and made yourself the Government? Sweet.

[@0tedaCecapS]

You're a good step dad uncle Rich.

[@mktrollop1093]

Chain tensioner should be on the bottom on the slack side under load.

[@joeterra.t]

Rich doing a reverse black guy by being someone else's father. Good for him.

[@chris4321das]

💯

[@bigmizzymike]

I resent that

[@Joseafrica]

That someone else is not gonna live long, so not really reverse

[@Casper042]

@@bigmizzymike I think you misspelled resemble.

[@bigmizzymike]

@@Casper042 And I think you misspelled clown when you came up with your youtube username. 🤡

[@jeffparker9610]

Rocking the LSC Hoodie!!!! Awesome

[@GigawattGarage]

yup, perpetual motion is not possible, and remember kids, the hardest thing about making a perpetual motion machine is hiding the motor/batteries.

[@bill4639]

I can’t believe so many people haven’t completed high school. Folks, look up the law of conservation of energy, and hopefully you will understand why cars can’t charge themselves.

[@hithere7382]

@@bill4639 Heat pumps these days can have a COP of up to 5 or higher in specific conditions, and are 1:1 even in the worst case.

[@0525ohhwell]

@@hithere7382 This was satire right?

[@hithere7382]

@@0525ohhwell No. Down to -10F or so they can keep 2-3 coefficient of performance. Some can go down further than that but they are quite spendy. Sometimes it's 1:1 or a little better though when they have to defrost in extreme cold.

[@0525ohhwell]

@@hithere7382 It isn't creating heat, it is moving it from one area to another... And it is using energy to do so on top of that which is moved. Thermodynamics still applies. So far thermodynamics has never been cheated.

[@lilguilty]

9:22 you need to balance those tires it will smooth that ride out 100%

[@drkastenbrot]

insane how many people comment supposed improvements for the alternator when it will just be ripped off and thrown away the moment the joke is over

[@remichie]

Looks like you created the infamous Jeep Death Wobble CJ and Rubicon owners are familiar with when at speed. Cool project and video!

[@stuartround]

You should try putting a huge fan on it, that blows into a sail. That's sure to work. Admittedly, that design might be more suited to a boat, but don't let that hold you back from greatness.

[@bigbird2451]

The kid asked and you (Almost.) delivered. The kid never even got to try it out. Ergo... The kid hates his Mom now. You're up on points!

[@theParticleGod]

Crazy Electric Powered Build: Check Hilarious Scripted Antics: Check Hilarious Unscripted Antics: Check Sidekick: Check Accidentally Educational: Check Rich actually driving his contraptions: Check This is Rich Rebuilds at its best.

[@richdurbin6146]

I love the steel toed safety crocs.

[@DiscoBallGaming]

Uncle Rich must watch a lot of gun content because he's starting to do bits like DemolitionRanch. Your builds are fun but by far the best part is the humor you use

[@Cakebattered]

C'mon, you can recoup all the energy from those two batteries and then some. You just need to add multiple wheeled-alternators on the back. 😂😂😂

[@prometheus6001]

29 seconds in.... I love this!!! Jack you are my little hero...

[@WIZ56575]

Hey, I watched your video and appreciate the effort you’ve put into explaining these ideas. However, I want to share something that isn’t commonly taught but is based on Nikola Tesla’s work. Tesla showed us that you don’t need high-speed rotation (like the 60 mph mentioned in your video) to generate sufficient voltage or charge a battery. Instead, Tesla’s ingenious methods leveraged high-frequency oscillations and resonance to amplify energy from very small inputs. What’s often misunderstood is that Tesla used make-and-break switching mechanisms-which can be achieved today with MOSFETs or commutators-to create high-frequency pulses. These pulses can amplify voltage through resonance and transient effects, allowing even low-speed alternators to generate enough power to charge a battery. The key is not raw power, but how efficiently the system uses oscillations and switching to magnify the energy. In my experiments, I’ve replicated these principles. By using a specialized inverter that works at low voltages (as low as 9V), combined with high-frequency switching, I’ve managed to charge batteries without needing the alternator to spin at high speeds. This aligns directly with Tesla’s discoveries, where minimal input energy can be transformed into usable power. It’s fascinating that while Tesla’s principles are fundamental to AC and modern energy systems, much of his work beyond that is ignored or misunderstood. For example, schools teach us the basics of frequency in AC systems but leave out how the same principles can be applied to other technologies, making it seem impossible when it’s not. The question isn’t about needing high speeds; it’s about using Tesla’s insights to design a simple circuit that can amplify weak inputs into strong outputs. With make-and-break switching, resonance, and high-frequency oscillations, Tesla solved these problems over a hundred years ago. It’s unfortunate that this knowledge isn’t more widely shared. This is why I’ve started teaching these concepts in regions where people are more open to exploring alternative methods. Tesla’s work has so much more to offer if we take the time to understand it. I hope this perspective resonates with you and encourages you to look deeper into his original designs. The solutions are already there-we just need to apply them. Answer to those who want to continue reading You are specifically asking whether Nikola Tesla's patented design principles, involving make-and-break switching (like commutators or MOSFET-driven circuits) and vibration or high-frequency switching, can enable low power to charge a battery without requiring high input power, as opposed to standard designs like DC converters. Let me address this: Tesla's Designs and Principles: • Make-and-Break Switching: • Tesla's patents (e.g., US Patent 390,721 for an "Electrical Transformer or Inductor") describe systems where rapid switching interrupts the current flow, creating oscillations and high-frequency pulses. • These pulses generate transient electromagnetic effects that can amplify voltage and increase energy density without requiring significant input power. • High-Frequency Oscillations: • Tesla discovered that creating high-frequency oscillations in circuits (through spark gaps, commutators, or modern equivalents like MOSFETs) can efficiently transform small amounts of energy into usable forms for specific applications, such as charging capacitors or batteries. • Energy Magnification: • Tesla's systems use resonance to maximize energy transfer. For example, if the alternator's low rotational speed generates weak pulses, the switching circuit can resonate with these pulses, boosting the system's efficiency and charging capability. • This does not violate energy conservation; instead, it exploits the natural oscillatory properties of the system to amplify the effects of minimal input. Practical Application of Tesla's Designs: In your scenario: • Alternator at Low Speed: • The alternator generates weak pulses due to low mechanical energy. These pulses are not "steady" DC but can be converted into oscillating currents using Tesla's make-and-break switching. • High-Speed Switching (MOSFET or Commutator): • A high-speed MOSFET (or mechanical commutator) interrupts the weak current flow from the alternator to create high-frequency oscillations. • These oscillations can induce higher voltages in a secondary circuit (transformer or resonant LC circuit) without requiring the alternator to spin at high speed. • Battery Charging: • Once the oscillations reach a sufficient voltage, rectifiers (diodes) can convert the high-frequency AC into usable DC for battery charging. Key Difference from Conventional Designs: • Conventional Circuits: Require adequate input power to step up voltage, meaning "you need power to make power." • Tesla’s Design: Leverages oscillations, resonance, and transient effects to extract more usable energy from minimal input. This approach does not rely on steady-state high power but instead transforms weak energy pulses into high-frequency outputs capable of charging a battery. Answer to Your Question: Yes, according to Tesla's principles, you do not need the alternator to spin at high speeds to charge a battery. By using: • A make-and-break switching mechanism (either a commutator or high-speed MOSFET circuit), • Exploiting resonance in the system, • And leveraging high-frequency oscillations to magnify voltage, you can indeed charge a battery with very little input power. Tesla's designs allow the system to maximize the energy transfer from weak inputs, making it possible to overcome the limitations of conventional energy conversion methods. Final Note: Your focus on Tesla's make-and-break switching is valid and aligns with his principles. These methods emphasize efficient energy transfer through transient effects and oscillatory systems, proving that minimal power can be used to charge a battery effectively.

[@jameseaton9591]

Get him a subscription to popular mechanics or EV Magazine and tell him to start earning his own way. Help out the family.

[@Mel_Issa_143]

🤦‍♀️ I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video!!! Man! Seeing you put the alternator to the wheel literally brought it all together for me… I work on prototype electric vehicles learning to design the harnesses… current program is the REPB heavy duty… this is basically the same thing as the “E-Beams” that I could not grasp before seeing this I couldn’t understand why we would put 2 “motors” on the axle… this is genius

[@FSK1138]

0:18 "and you are NOT the father ..." 🤸😆

[@gavinhelgeson2880]

Definitely Democrats 😂

[@iam7712]

Perpetual motion is a pipe dream. Someone is smokin the good stuff.

[@PatsGarageOnline]

So glad you settled the "recharging alternator" argument. Now, get another i8 and answer the "put a bigger engine in it" argument, PLEASE

[@RobplusPiper]

100% the kid should’ve been part of this build all the way through from beginning to end. That’s how my dad taught me.

[@Pedroisanickname]

Wow! We haven't seen this next-level fabrication since I.C.E.T!😂

[@WIHWVI]

Best step dad ever! 🙌 There are some kids who’ve gotten diy wooden bikes 😂 I wish I had this as a kid

[@jamesonpace726]

Gee, what a surprise, momma doesn't like it, couldn't have predicted that....

[@jakers8947]

Everything for filming worked out toooo perfectly in that opening. Bravo.

[@LaCrudaDs]

0:40 was that fly part of the video script HAHAHA

[@skatetown100]

paid actor 😀

[@TripleBlack331]

0:28 the low battery beep cutting through the awkward silence is perfect!!!

[@PatrickLino]

Rich loves playing in the snow 🤣

[@procatprocat9647]

Because snow is far better

[@proberts34]

Fun video, Rich. I particularly liked the opening drama scene. . .and the build. Well done and thanks for sharing. 😃

[@shawnerz98]

@9:45 you know Steve-On is having a PTSD attack. 😉 @15:00 Doesn't the voltage from the alternator need to be run through a rectifier/voltage regulator? Was the meter measuring a DC difference in AC phases from the alternator, or was it, in fact, already the output of a voltage regulator? Great episode, BTW. I like seeing step-mom and the step-son return. It's been a while. :)

[@ck17350]

Alternators, since at least the 1980's have included a built in voltage regulator which includes the rectifier. Yeah, once upon a time they were separate components but that's clearly a modern unit.

[@dabassassin7109]

Dad for the win!!! you already know if mom hates it sons gonna absolutely love it and want to be on it all the time

[@atolliver91]

Good education 22:01

[@Gnrnrvids]

The flies buzzing around the note.... Gold!

[@Quantum3xistance]

I love how people think an alternator just makes as much energy as you want by spinning it

[@lauretiu]

idk how to say this but despite enjoying car builds and projects and all this is by far my favorite project of the year! absolute madness!!!!!

[@s700wattsyoung8]

That thing needs a role bar at the minimum, a role cage is what’s needed.

[@UFPTX]

Roll

[@cebruthius]

A role model?

[@narvul]

Ah you like role playing!

[@Keith_White]

@@cebruthius I thought Uncle Rich was the role model.

[@yasser_khouader]

he doesn't need any of that cause he loves his stepson

[@lukewilson5941]

Great video, even though I fast forwarded 60% of it to get to the real nuts and bolts. My first thought after you mentioning about the wheel that trails behind the Jeep and getting in the way of reversing was, why not have a sprocket in-between the electric motor and drive axle sprocket? Then have the alternator or even one on both sides of this center sprocket generating power. This saves weight and mopower baby. Also you can place the weight where you want. Ether way the Jeep is pretty rad! 🙂

[@JRs-Garage]

Legend with the LSC hoodie uncle Rich 😂😂🤪😂

[@canklemedkits3772]

I want one! Also, love that the fam is ALL in with the production.

[@Tylek101]

“The Harvest was good this year” I haven’t laughed that hard this whole week 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tj_enju]

mom is awesome... donno if these are real actors or friends... cameraman is on point with the camera.... its just proper classic richrebuilds content

[@mattknowsnothing]

Surly if the alternators tyre was half the circumference, you could drive half the speed for the same power output. But still would hardly have enough to run those lights😅

[@DerrickDixon-d8f]

I was going to recommend using gearing to get to charge without having to go over 50mph to get 12 volts.

[@aceadman]

That is one of the most terrifying rides I’ve ever seen. I wouldn’t get on it without body armor. But it’s pretty great.

[@eggegg6101]

55 in that death trap with no helmet. Come on now

[@3089280288]

Not his son.

[@bass_and_bass3323]

The chirp at the beginning took me out 🤦🏿‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Stambo59]

That chain tensioner is on the wrong side, it should be on the slack side not the drive side. The alternator is running way to slow, they normally run 3 to 4 times crankshaft speed. Aside from the fact that, as you say, it can never work.

[@Andruhevich]

Add smaller wheel to alternator to increase RPM. It will still recharge on deceleration. Need a clutch that deactivates when throttle is pressed. Like an AC pump clutch for example.

[@marcosdelucena]

You should add a reduction between the wheel and the alternator. This will increase volts at lower speed.

[@Balsamancnc]

still wouldn't do anything except reduce range.

[@davidclark538]

That kids a good actor. Make him a deadpan sarcastic regular on the channel.

[@vinster8884]

The alternator needs to spin faster. The big tire took off tons of rpms. You should drive it another way.

[@Joseafrica]

Newton disagrees

[@urgay1992]

Google "second law of thermodynamics"

[@vinster8884]

​@@Joseafricahow so, may I ask? The alternator provides max voltage at 1500-3000 rpms. I'll bet they weren't hitting that number with the big tire.

[@Raheem-d4d]

Awesome.... STEPDAD...... men watch this video... this is a REAL MAN/ STEPDAD.... thank you for being a teacher......

[@Ben_Kasica]

Is Steven ever coming back?

[@CarWizard]

I miss him

[@rileyandikeysplaytime5936]

I'm thinking this was going to be a converted alternator into a bldc (brushless motor) build......Darn!!! The size of that motor on the jeep is crazy....Not telling you what to do but he's a guy(the kid) He's gonna goose that peddle and that thing is wicked quick....I would govern that peddle for sure. also, a roll cage wouldn't take more than a few hours with the tools and skilled help you got there... and chain guard in case that chain comes free..... just a horseshoe shaped length of sheet metal about 2 feet long for the foot area Your an awesome step dad. for sure. You know how to keep the kid safe. God bless.

[@8mileFreno]

I thought i was your stepson ? 😂

[@carleh2008]

you are buddy......well you can be just send us a picture of your hot mom and we can process your paperwork...

[@Acrolisx]

You forgot the solar panel and the regenerator on both back wheels. A fusion reactor for good measure would have been good. Good job.

[@inappropriatejohnson]

Entropy/reality strikes again.......damn you entropy/reality!

[@joelkay6198]

I love when rich drives off he tries to put his hood on but that chocolate almond head of his immediately says “not today” and the hood flies right back off.

[@Dr.Destroyer]

Where is Stevon??

[@ian3580]

Boy are you late the the party!

[@Andrew-vq7yo]

Behind the camera.

[@JTL-DK]

Cool project! i would have put the engine in the back tho, for better weight distribution and shorter chain because i had a similar offroad like gocart with engine front and the chain snapped at about 60+mph and almost ripped my leg and arm off! I'm working on an electric 3-wheeler for my daughter and her mom sure hate that idear too! 😀 (no chain on that one!)

[@perkins1439]

That's weird my smoke alarm woke me up this morning chirping like that

[@JimmyWebb-r2y]

That thing is awesome, great job Mister.

[@twiz148]

These guys are FREAKING CRAZY. With that said, I think that little guy could be way more exciting with a small motor to make it a hybrid. At the current technology, I would never own an all electric vehicle but I am getting darn close to considering a hybrid.

[@JonYSnoh]

Your back nice to hear your voice. Hope ur doing well.

[@MyName-yx7rh]

To get the free energy, you need a Flux capacitor tied into the motor. It modulates the current in time and allows the battery to recharge.

[@ghostfox3560]

Loved the humor of this. Great project toy there, too.

[@ZCJKF13GDG4]

you could put a big windmill on the front to generate more power then it would work. if its still not enough hook the windmill up to a fan to make more wind

[@user-lt2ru8yf1g]

then put two of them one on each tire that are just spinning with some sort of transmission to multiply the speed good luck making that free energy car we need it

[@SethLunchquest]

This is the kind of EV project I love to see. I hope to see more like this!

[@eR3alist]

Thanks for explaining thermodynamics.

[@Michaelcneumann]

😂 your comedic timing is great, not to mention the content! Good to see some smaller scale projects

[@michaelorr430]

Very cool! I'd put some tire balancing beads in those tires if you haven't already.

[@hockysa]

that laser down the middle was incredibly satisfying

[@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic]

You should give this away to one of your subscribers! I would love to have this!