On Wed Jan 13 07:05:47 PST 2016 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >Meaning you may decide initially to go with the lower cost lead-acid (PbSO4) >flooded batteries (i.e.: 24 T-105's in a box in the truck bed) but also >consider what-if later you went for the taller t-145, or upgraded to li-ion
Nowadays, there is pretty much NO reason to start with lead-acid. Li-ion don't cost that much more up front, are smaller, lighter, and last FAR longer. >Having an e-meter in the dash cluster than can tell you how much energy >capacity you have left or charge you still need, etc. is a very useful item. >Here is one, see >https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Xantrex+Link+10 I've been using one of these: http://www.lightobject.com/Programmable-Digital-AH-meter-blue-led-Ideal-for-battery-monitoring-P278.aspx The main difference I've found from a Link-10 is that it doesn't auto-reset after charging. I have to press a button to do that. >Like my Blazer was, your older pickup is a heavy inefficient donor for >conversion. So, I suggest you have a drive system that has regen (has an AC >motor and controller). Regen can gain a few miles, but its other gain is in >using the friction brakes a whole lot less (they last longer). It also depends on your driving pattern. 95% of my trips involve 2 stops, driving 8-20 miles, 2 more stops. Not much useable regen at all. DC drive was a FAR less expensive option. >Your ice pickup has about a 90hp engine. For the same performance you ought >to have at least a 144VDC pack. There are several sources for EV components. >Shop around do not limit yourself to what I use as examples. Here is a >144VDC peak 88hp AC motor/controller kit, see >http://www.electricmotorsport.com/ev-parts/motor-drive-kits-2/ac-induction-motor-kits/ac-51-kit.html AC Drive, Max of 88 HP for $4600 DC drive system (Warp 9, Z1K), Max HP 200+, for $4000 (also, can handle a WIDE voltage range, which allows a much broader range of battery pack configurations.) I'm using a pair of Impulse 9" (should have used Warp 9") motors, and a Z2K. Provides nice acceleration for my 6300 lb truck. -- Tigers prowl and Dragons soar in my dreams... _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
