[EVDL] Clear stick-on film for protecting your EV
Occasionally I watch MotorWeek on PBS just to see how well and often they report on EVs. That episode #3704H was not about EVs, but did have 1 pih. The car-guy shop segment had a company showing how an easy to apply film could protect the body (like window tinting, but clear to protect the vehicle). The vehicle they demoed on was a Porsche ice. But this product would also be applicable to plugins, if that company had pre-cut pieces for them. If I had just taken ownership of a Bolt or Tesla-3 EV, I would consider installing this film to help protect the EV from scratches, dings, and other debris from stones thrown from the vehicle in front of you. Interestingly, when I searched their web site, though not all EVs were listed, they did offer quite a few. So, since the 2010 production EV's beginnings, some companies that mainly provide services to ice, are now also offering them to plugins: http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Tesla/Model_S Tesla-S (& there is a Tesla-X page) http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Chevrolet/Bolt_EV/LT GM Bolt http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Nissan/Leaf/SV Nissan Leaf (different pages for each trim) http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/BMW/i3/Mega_World BMW i3 http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Kia/Soul_(US)/EV Kia Soul EV http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Volkswagen/Golf/e-Golf VW e-Golf http://www.xpel.com/products/ products (there are more plugin pages than what is above) [video https://youtu.be/YSK4nWLZLL8 XPEL ULTIMATE & STEALTH Paint Protection Film ] http://www.xpel.com/locator/search/clearbra_installers/ installers http://www.motorweek.org/ http://www.kqed.org/tv/programs/archive/index.jsp?pgmid=2346&date=20170901 For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.neocities.org} -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] Shell’s traditional looking “pump” EVSE> £0.49/kWh= far too co$tly
http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/09/28/take-look-shells-new-ev-charging-station/ Take a look at Shell’s new EV charging station September 28th, 2017 Nico DeMattia [images http://cdn.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DKfAmDLWsAUl4YU-623x830.jpg (gas pump style EVSE) http://cdn.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DKfAmCnW4AE1lQf-830x553.jpg ] It’s only a matter of time before EV charging stations are integrated with conventional gas stations. It only makes sense for oil companies to start … It’s only a matter of time before EV charging stations are integrated with conventional gas stations. It only makes sense for oil companies to start adding charging stations to their gas stations, as it will keep them in the loop as electric cars become more and more popular. It will also add more charging options for EV owners. Shell is one of the big oil companies that’s beginning to add some charging units to its gas stations, with one of the first ones being spotted in the England recently. Shell has recently partnered with Allego to start creating EV charging stations throughout Britain and the Netherlands. Recently, a Tesla Model S owner, Dave Davies, spotted one of these Shell EV units at a ‘petrol’ station outside of London. The Shell-branded EV charging “pump” seems to have three different charge options, likely to allow for multiple vehicles with different charge requirements. It also looks like a traditional gas pump, which is smart branding on Shell’s part. It’s said that Shell is charging £0.25p/ kWh ($0.34 USD), which seems to be about average for the UK. However, there are rumors of Shell increasing that price to £0.49p/kWh, which is far too high. Having a company like Shell start adding EV charging stations to its current gas stations is smart. It will not only keep Shell relevant as oil demands diminish but it will open up new business. There doesn’t seem to be any indication that EV charging will become as fast as a traditional gas fill-up any time soon. Until then, EV owners will have to wait quite a while for their car to charge most of the way. So it makes sense to put places for customers to eat, sit and relax for a bit where charging stations are. So it could open up new ventures for Shell and other oil companies. And considering that Shell already has 25,000 stations worldwide, they’re already located in good areas. We will likely see more stations like this from other oil companies in the near future. [© 2017 BMWBLOG.com] ... https://electrek.co/2017/09/27/shell-new-electric-car-charging-gas-stations/ First look at Shell’s new electric car charging stations being deployed at its gas stations https://electrek.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/screen-shot-2017-09-27-at-1-51-29-pm-e1506534790793.jpg?quality=82&w=1024#038;strip=all&w=1600 Sep. 27th 2017 https://electrek.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/shell-ev-charger-1.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=329&h=439 EV on a charge brand-e.biz-3 hours ago 2017/09/29 MFG is the second-largest independent operator in the UK with 413 stations, and will install the 50kW rapid chargers at sites operating under the BP, Shell, ... ... Take a look at Shell's new EV charging station BMWBLOG (blog)-17 hours ago It only makes sense for oil companies to start adding charging stations to their gas stations, as it will keep them in the loop as electric cars become more and ... ... TheStreet.com Shell plans $1B/year toward electric vehicle charging, energy ... Seeking Alpha-20 hours ago Gainsborough says Shell already has started to provide fast-charging for electric vehicles at its gasoline stations and is working on developing "smart charging" ... ... Shell's new energies unit invests in innovation for the energy transition City A.M.-21 hours ago The oil major is investing in new fuels for transport as well as smart charging, ... says will help the electricity grid cope with the demands of battery electric vehicles. ... Shell was reported to be planning the UK's first "no-petrol" station in London. ... Revealed: Shell Electric Car Chargers Look Like Future Gas Pumps Inverse-22 hours ago ... we're looking at having battery charging facilities,” John Abbott, Shell director of downstream ... The Shell Recharge stations, as they are branded, are 50 kWh direct current ... ... Shell gears up for the future with plans for UK's first "no-petrol" station City A.M.-Sep 24, 2017 The oil major, which is working to transition to cleaner energy is plotting a service station that offers biofuels, electric vehicle charging points and hydrogen cell ... [dated] http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Shell-deploying-dual-DC-L3-50kW-EVSE-at-its-uk-nl-gas-stations-tp4687447.html Shell deploying dual DC (L3) 50kW EVSE at its .uk& .nl gas stations Jul 26 2017 http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Moroccan-EVSE-installed-at-a-Shell-ice-station-located-Casablanca-exit-tp4684741.html Moroccan EVSE installed at a Shell ice-station located @Ca
[EVDL] “EV Jerry” Tesla-X 75D towed his Leaf EV to the TEVA NDEW Tucson-AZ
http://www.eacourier.com/lifestyle/ev-jerry-makes-sixth-electric-road-trip-to-valley/article_dd6cbcac-a595-11e7-bedf-579595ed7ef0.html “EV Jerry” makes sixth electric road trip to Valley Sep 30, 2017 David Sowders [image https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/eacourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/d5/5d5f242c-a596-11e7-ac0a-73c49d8c97cc/59cf1b7e7a51b.image.jpg TEVA During a recent stop at the Graham County Chamber of Commerce, Jerry “EV Jerry” Asher, of the Tucson Electric Vehicle Association, holds up a National Drive Electric Week sign. ] During a recent stop at the Graham County Chamber of Commerce, Jerry “EV Jerry” Asher, of the Tucson Electric Vehicle Association, holds up a National Drive Electric Week sign. SAFFORD - Recently, a group of Tucson auto enthusiasts swung through Graham and Greenlee Counties. They came not just to enjoy local scenery and attractions, but also to spread the word about electric cars and map charging stations. Jerry “EV Jerry” Asher, community relations representative for the Tucson Electric Vehicle Association (TEVA), has made the trip annually since 2012. In that year, the centennial of Arizona statehood, Asher visited all 15 county seats in his 2011 Nissan Leaf. It was the first commercially produced electric vehicle to visit Safford. In January 2012, when Asher first toured the state, the only electric vehicle charging stations were in large cities. TEVA President David Gebert, who accompanied Asher on this year’s road trip, said that had changed. “There are a lot more RV places that will let you charge for a nominal fee, usually $2 or $2.50 an hour,” said Gebert. This year, Asher brought his new ride - a 2017 Tesla Model X with a 75 kilowatt battery pack and dual motor - with the Leaf in tow. His visit came during National Drive Electric Week, Sept. 9-17. Starting out in Tucson, the group made its way to Nogales. They stopped at Nogales City Hall, which recently installed two NEMA 14-50 chargers. “I think part of it was they knew we were coming, because we let them know a month in advance that we wanted to schedule a meet-up,” said Gebert. “They’ve been thinking last year about having some plug stations, so they put in two plugs. “For the City of Nogales right now, this is just the beginning of what they want to do. They’re looking at putting in a regular charge station. They said that’ll probably be in by the end of October.” In Safford, the travelers met with Graham County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Patrick O’Donnell, who inquired into the costs of installing a charging station. Electric vehicle owners can find charging locations on a map at www.plugshare.com or on the PlugShare app. According to the map, the Safford area has three public charging areas: Johnson Motors, Roper Lake State Park and Lexington Pines Resort. One of the TEVA members’ goals was to locate others and add them to the map. According to PlugShare, drivers passing through Clifton can charge up at Tyler’s Taste of Texas BBQ, the Rode Inn Motel and North Clifton RV Park. A fast charger can charge an electric vehicle in 20-30 minutes, stopping at 80 percent charge so as not to damage the vehicle battery. A fast charger supplies 500 volts and 100 amps, or 50 kilowatts, while a home charger supplies 240 volts and 20 amps. “We’re looking for truck stops to put in something like this (fast chargers) along with gas and diesel,” said Gebert. More information is available at TEVA’s website, www.tucsonelectricvehicle.org ... [© 2017 Eastern Arizona Courier] ... http://tucsonelectricvehicle.org/events.html NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC WEEK (NDEW) - TUCSON - 2017 For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.neocities.org} -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] EVLN: Molotok remote-controlled e-tugs push-back British Airways planes from the gate
https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/25/british-airways-pushes-planes-remote-controlled-vehicles/ British Airways pushes planes with remote-controlled vehicles 09.25.17 Rob LeFebvre [image https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=100&image_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fmidas%2Fec19f813662052e8af059947116f4b31%2F205703299%2FScreen%2BShot%2B2017-09-25%2Bat%2B9.21.23%2BAM.jpg&client=cbc79c14efcebee57402&signature=6351712f57968a5773583b7211c79d3d75d0d432 British Airways e-tug ] They're electric, too. From renewable fuels to eco-friendly airplane tugs -- British Airways is interested in decreasing its ecological footprint. The airline has just announced the roll out of five new Molotok remote-controlled electric vehicles that can push back aircraft from the gate. These eco-friendly vehicles replace the standard diesel tugs that you typically see at airports so that a single ramp agent can push an aircraft out with a little control device worn on their belt. British Airways claims that it is the "first airline worldwide" to implement these tugs. The five new electric airplane tugs are in operation at 25 gates at Terminal 5 in Heathrow Airport. The Molotoks are able to move planes with more precision than traditional driven vehicles. The Mototok website claims that the electric vehicles can park up to 40 percent more airlines in the same amount of parking space. They hold their charge for up to three days and will be charged at stations at each of the 25 gates at Heathrow. "British Airways is the most punctual, major short-haul airline in London," said British Airway's COO Klaus Goersch in a statement. "The introduction of the Mototok will help us to stay at the top of the league and keep our flights departing on time. This major step to modernize our operation is a first in the airline industry, and part of wider investment in new technology that will enhance the experience our customers have." [© 2017 Oath] For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.neocities.org} -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20170929
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Molotok-remote-controlled-e-tugs-push-back-British-Airways-planes-from-the-gate-tp4688089.html EVLN: Molotok remote-controlled e-tugs push-back British Airways planes from the gate British Airways pushes planes with remote-controlled vehicles The airline has just announced the roll out of five new Molotok remote-controlled electric vehicles that can push back aircraft from the gate. These eco-friendly ... + http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EV-Jerry-Tesla-X-75D-towed-his-Leaf-EV-to-the-TEVA-NDEW-Tucson-AZ-tp4688088.html “EV Jerry” Tesla-X 75D towed his Leaf EV to the TEVA NDEW Tucson-AZ “EV Jerry” makes sixth electric road trip to Valley During a recent stop at the Graham County Chamber of Commerce, Jerry “EV Jerry” Asher, of the Tucson Electric Vehicle Association, holds up a National Drive Electric Week sign ... http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Shell-s-traditional-looking-pump-EVSE-0-49-kWh-far-too-co-tly-tp4688087.html Shell’s traditional looking “pump” EVSE> £0.49/kWh= far too co$tly Take a look at Shell's new EV charging station It's only a matter of time before EV charging stations are integrated with conventional gas stations. It only makes sense for oil companies to start ... http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Clear-stick-on-film-for-protecting-your-EV-tp4688086.html Clear stick-on film for protecting your EV http://evdl.org/evln/ For all EVLN EV-newswire posts {brucedp.neocities.org} -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] Clear stick-on film for protecting your EV
It's a vinyl wrap. They can be done on any car, it uses a flexible adhesive film, applied, heat-shrunk, and trimmed, not pre-cut for specific cars. People commonly get new cars wrapped if they know they'll be selling them, and want to protect the original paint (unwrap again just before sale). Typically you get an opaque wrap, not only does it look better and give you a lot of new color choices, it also protects the paint underneath better. I wrapped my Smart ED in matte black with a matte battleship gray Le Mans stripe. -Bill > On Oct 1, 2017, at 15:56, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > Occasionally I watch MotorWeek on PBS just to see how well and often they > report on EVs. > That episode #3704H was not about EVs, but did have 1 pih. The car-guy shop > segment had a company showing how an easy to apply film could protect the > body (like window tinting, but clear to protect the vehicle). The vehicle > they demoed on was a Porsche ice. But this product would also be applicable > to plugins, if that company had pre-cut pieces for them. > > If I had just taken ownership of a Bolt or Tesla-3 EV, I would consider > installing this film to help protect the EV from scratches, dings, and other > debris from stones thrown from the vehicle in front of you. > > Interestingly, when I searched their web site, though not all EVs were > listed, they did offer quite a few. So, since the 2010 production EV's > beginnings, some companies that mainly provide services to ice, are now also > offering them to plugins: > > http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Tesla/Model_S > Tesla-S (& there is a Tesla-X page) > > http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Chevrolet/Bolt_EV/LT > GM Bolt > > http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Nissan/Leaf/SV > Nissan Leaf (different pages for each trim) > > http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/BMW/i3/Mega_World > BMW i3 > > http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Kia/Soul_(US)/EV > Kia Soul EV > > http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Volkswagen/Golf/e-Golf > VW e-Golf > > http://www.xpel.com/products/ > products (there are more plugin pages than what is above) > > [video > https://youtu.be/YSK4nWLZLL8 > XPEL ULTIMATE & STEALTH Paint Protection Film > ] > > http://www.xpel.com/locator/search/clearbra_installers/ > installers > > http://www.motorweek.org/ > http://www.kqed.org/tv/programs/archive/index.jsp?pgmid=2346&date=20170901 > > > > > For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: > http://evdl.org/evln/ > > > {brucedp.neocities.org} > > -- > Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ > ___ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] Clear stick-on film for protecting your EV
Vinyl wrap is similar to some of the protective films but not identical. I don't believe any heat shrinking is used for Xpel clear films. Xpel is also thicker and more resilient making it more effective against rock chips and scratches. There are some pretty impressive threads with photos on the Tesla Motors Club forums showing how effective clear protective wraps like Xpel can be. To my eye, Xpel looks a lot like the flexible clear protection films that are available for mobile phone screens in that it provides scratch/gouge protection and probably a little bit of impact protection. On October 1, 2017 6:08:25 PM CDT, Bill Woodcock via EV wrote: >It's a vinyl wrap. They can be done on any car, it uses a flexible >adhesive film, applied, heat-shrunk, and trimmed, not pre-cut for >specific cars. > >People commonly get new cars wrapped if they know they'll be selling >them, and want to protect the original paint (unwrap again just before >sale). Typically you get an opaque wrap, not only does it look better >and give you a lot of new color choices, it also protects the paint >underneath better. > >I wrapped my Smart ED in matte black with a matte battleship gray Le >Mans stripe. > > >-Bill > > >> On Oct 1, 2017, at 15:56, brucedp5 via EV wrote: >> >> >> >> Occasionally I watch MotorWeek on PBS just to see how well and often >they >> report on EVs. >> That episode #3704H was not about EVs, but did have 1 pih. The >car-guy shop >> segment had a company showing how an easy to apply film could protect >the >> body (like window tinting, but clear to protect the vehicle). The >vehicle >> they demoed on was a Porsche ice. But this product would also be >applicable >> to plugins, if that company had pre-cut pieces for them. >> >> If I had just taken ownership of a Bolt or Tesla-3 EV, I would >consider >> installing this film to help protect the EV from scratches, dings, >and other >> debris from stones thrown from the vehicle in front of you. >> >> Interestingly, when I searched their web site, though not all EVs >were >> listed, they did offer quite a few. So, since the 2010 production >EV's >> beginnings, some companies that mainly provide services to ice, are >now also >> offering them to plugins: >> >> >http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Tesla/Model_S >> Tesla-S (& there is a Tesla-X page) >> >> >http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Chevrolet/Bolt_EV/LT >> GM Bolt >> >> >http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Nissan/Leaf/SV >> Nissan Leaf (different pages for each trim) >> >> >http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/BMW/i3/Mega_World >> BMW i3 >> >> >http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Kia/Soul_(US)/EV >> Kia Soul EV >> >> >http://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/XPEL_US_and_Canada/Passenger_Cars_and_Light_Trucks/2017/Volkswagen/Golf/e-Golf >> VW e-Golf >> >> http://www.xpel.com/products/ >> products (there are more plugin pages than what is above) >> >> [video >> https://youtu.be/YSK4nWLZLL8 >> XPEL ULTIMATE & STEALTH Paint Protection Film >> ] >> >> http://www.xpel.com/locator/search/clearbra_installers/ >> installers >> >> http://www.motorweek.org/ >> >http://www.kqed.org/tv/programs/archive/index.jsp?pgmid=2346&date=20170901 >> >> >> >> >> For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: >> http://evdl.org/evln/ >> >> >> {brucedp.neocities.org} >> >> -- >> Sent from: >http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ >> ___ >> UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >> http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >> Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA >(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) >> > >___ >UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA >(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20171001/b4dfed9a/attachment.html> ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] 10. Re: K&W BC20 96 volt charger replacement
If the charger is only putting out half it's normal amperage it my be it's full wave bridge is half burned out. Steve Clunn -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20171001/6d3d640a/attachment.html> ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] 10. Re: K&W BC20 96 volt charger replacement
Steve Clunn via EV wrote: If the charger is only putting out half it's normal amperage it my be it's full wave bridge is half burned out. Steve Clunn That's a good call. Easy to check (and fix). While we're on the subject... The K&W BC20 is a good charger. Not a great one; but much better than most consumer grade lead-acid battery chargers. It has a GFCI for safety. It regulates the charging current and voltage, and has the necessary fuses, cooling fan, temperature compensation, and overtemperature shutdown. It is over 95% efficient; higher than many modern chargers. It is well built, small, and light weight. However, it is not isolated. It is not power factor corrected; indeed, its phase control circuitry works exactly like the dimmer in your dining room lights. That can generate a "buzz" in AM radios, and makes AC cords and plugs run hotter. If I were in Mary's situation, I'd fix it rather than replace it. It's a simple design, and uses normal easy-to-get parts. Unless it's gotten wet or been dropped down a flight of stairs, it's likely to be cheaper to repair it than replace it. -- In computing, the mean time to failure keeps getting shorter. (Alan Perlis) -- Lee Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, www.sunrise-ev.com ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
Re: [EVDL] Clear stick-on film for protecting your EV
>> UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >> http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >> Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA >(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) >> > >___ >UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA >(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20171001/b4df ed9a/attachment.html> ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)