DIY Electric Car Forums http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/ DIY Electric Car Forums - Information and community support on how to convert existing gas and diesel engines into electric and how to build new electric vehicles (EV) en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:41:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg DIY Electric Car Forums http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/ Razor Dirt Quad Electric Four Wheeled Off Road Vehicle 4 Wheeler Kids Ride Toy http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86743&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:12:07 GMT Image: http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/370818111359_0.jpg ... US $544.95
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Researching all about EVs pros and cons I just had an idea to increase mileage and recharge anywhere with gasoline or propane but I know little of electricity and thats where you help!

The idea is simple, you have a modest EV with a range of about 60-100 miles per charge with lithium batteries, how about having a constant power source charging the batteries as you go (a power generator) making it maybe like an hybrid (if it works I'm calling it EVrid or something like that). I know it will not fully charge the batteries but maybe increase range.

Now picture this



A 4000 watt WITH 220V (important, faster charging) also 110v for convenience (camping maybe?).

Now this baby inside this:



Even spare space for luggage and additional fuel or camping goods

Now please help me with the math, I don't know how much power draws a charger (watts? amps?), in the specs sheet says 15A 110VAC or 220VAC, as far as I know 15x110= 1650 or 15x220= 3300, that means that can theoretically draw 3300watts and for charging I would need a 3500 or 4000 watts generator, is that true? or is way overkill? also I know nothing about charge times, how long would take to charge the usually 15 or so CALB batteries normally used, I know the charger plays the most important role so how about theoretical times of this which is one of the cheapest of-the-shelf chargers, and this http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums...rce-59210.html posted here.

Disclaimers: Yes I know this would be terrible for the enviroment (if gasoline is used, maybe propane would be better?) and you spend more in gasoline than a combustion car, but the idea is avoid the need to purchase more batteries just for one round trip a year (hollidays trip) and the gas generator (I have one BTW :D ) can be used for more aplications or even lend to another friend to use with his EV. Also I don't like the idea of using a combustion car because it may be great for long range travel but once you arrive the city you will wish you had your EV every day.

Any post will be thanked and doubts about what the heck I'm trying to explain. Pardon my poor english I'm not native. ]]> Batteries and Charging Raik http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86737 Battery pack cost/weight http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86736&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:27:29 GMT Hi there.
I have just started looking at diy ev conversion. My conversion will be based on Volvo v70 estate. I'm planning to use it for daily commute to and from work, a round trip of about 130 miles. I've just moved with new job and live in a relatively hilly area near Chambery close to Swiss border in France. I'd like to be able to travel at speeds of 80mph for about 30 min followed by 25 min country roads with speeds of about 60mph. Car weight 3200 lb (1450 kg). I want to use AC motor for regenerative braking. The reason behind Volvo estate is the roof area where I want to put flexible solar panels (they are light and thin, about 2mm), as the car will be parked outside while at work, to provide some extra trickle charge during that time. The main charge will be done at home.
Now the questions

1. What would be the cost and battery pack required to perform this task? I want to use LiFePo4
2. Bearing in mind depth of discharge of say 70% how long is the pack likely to last? (I read somewhere that with dod of 70% they will last up to 12 years. Any comments on that figure?
3. How powerful would the motor have to be to provide this level of performance ( 80 mph )
I do apologise for this long spill but I am not very good with this electric stuff, I am however a very skilful and capable mechanic.

I would be grateful if someone could answer my questions.
Regards

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Manual says:5/8 TB BR

It's to ground my controller. Is this the right part?

http://my.element14.com/te-connectivity-amp/1337706-1/earth-strap-15mm-0-15m/dp/3533025

Fasteners and crimp lugs to match. These ones look well-made. The ones in my local electrical shops aren't so pretty, they don't have flared entry holes and many have patches of discolouring on them already, I guess meaning they weren't properly tinned. I've already wasted a few days because I got bad quality lugs in my ignorance.

http://my.element14.com/klauke-textron/4-r6/crimp-terminal-lug-4-r6/dp/3348659

To fit fasteners:

1/4 x 5/8 SS
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]]> Technical Discussion sabahtom http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86727 Charger help http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86726&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:30:52 GMT Hi all I'm new here and sorta new to the EV's, I work on a couple for a guy one being an Otis, manufactured by Otis Elevator Co in 1974 and the other a 1912 Commerical truck used by the Curtis Publishing Co for hauling rolls of paper, both now have lead acid batterys 16 each of 6 volt and Curtis controllers with Rusco batter chargers,these chargers are susposed to automaticly shut off once charge is reached one did for a short time and now doesn't work at all, talking with Russ has led me to believe at least the one is shot but its two months before he'll bother to look at it, I want these vehicles fixed and running long before that,on another thread from several years ago someone mentioned checking with Kelly Controls,in emailing them they have showed me a charger model #F9607-96V/7A, they have no one to talk to and seem to just want to e-mail back and forth, their charger looks like it shuts off when charged but I don't understand what it entirely does, is this a charger that will do the job on a 96 Volt pack.
Thankyou for any help. ]]> Batteries and Charging Aaron F http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86726