REBOOTING REBECCA - CONVERTING A MORRIS MINOR TO AN EV - EPISODE 5

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This episode of 'Rebooting Rebecca' provides a candid update on Kate's 1969 Morris Minor EV conversion project. After a significant hiatus, Kate explains the reasons for the delay, citing personal challenges including rebuilding her home, managing ADHD, and dealing with political anxieties that made her consider leaving the country. She also touches upon the emotional significance of the car, a restoration project initiated by her late father. The presenter has since received ADHD medication and built a stronger social network, which are contributing factors to her renewed motivation. While significant progress on the car itself is minimal, the focus has shifted to organizing the workspace and completing personal projects like a bass guitar restoration. The next steps involve testing the assembled OpenInverter board with the motor, integrating the accelerator pedal, and fabricating adapter plates for the engine removal. However, the presenter acknowledges that the project's future, particularly securing a battery pack, is contingent on her financial stability and the broader political climate, expressing a realistic concern that savings might be needed for relocation rather than the EV conversion.