I've been considering a different approach for an electric conversion project.
Now that the lighter weight large scale Li-Ion Batteries are starting
to become available, a different type of electric vechicle becomes
practical. So, I would request your thoughts on the idea of taking a
lightweight 4wd such as a Rav-4 or CR-v, disconnecting the rear
differential from the FWD tranny, and attaching a motor. Run the
vehicle on Li-ion electricity until it poops out then use gas.
It would seem that even with a range of 20-30 miles, this would make a
great conversion plug-in hybrid. So we would desire have a
high-voltage, low AH battery system.
Do you think that the additional electric motor weight and Li-ion
would work in a small SUV?
Do AC or DC electric motors have a significant amount of drag or
rotational friction when un-powered?
I've read of only one other conversions that connect directly to the
differential, an on-going BMW 7-series conversion. Any have
experience with this type of coupling?
I was considering the first phase of conversion to run the motor at
idle to power the power steering/brakes & 12V, and strap a motor
directly to the rear differential.
Thanks for your consideration.
Mark.
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Now that the lighter weight large scale Li-Ion Batteries are starting
to become available, a different type of electric vechicle becomes
practical. So, I would request your thoughts on the idea of taking a
lightweight 4wd such as a Rav-4 or CR-v, disconnecting the rear
differential from the FWD tranny, and attaching a motor. Run the
vehicle on Li-ion electricity until it poops out then use gas.
It would seem that even with a range of 20-30 miles, this would make a
great conversion plug-in hybrid. So we would desire have a
high-voltage, low AH battery system.
Do you think that the additional electric motor weight and Li-ion
would work in a small SUV?
Do AC or DC electric motors have a significant amount of drag or
rotational friction when un-powered?
I've read of only one other conversions that connect directly to the
differential, an on-going BMW 7-series conversion. Any have
experience with this type of coupling?
I was considering the first phase of conversion to run the motor at
idle to power the power steering/brakes & 12V, and strap a motor
directly to the rear differential.
Thanks for your consideration.
Mark.
_______________________________________________
For subscription options, see
http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/ev