[EVDL] EVLN: Three LED Uncles parade their lit Electric bicycles on Saturdays (v)

2016-02-17 Thread brucedp5 via EV
'We look forward to e-bike parading every Saturday for Tourists' http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/three-men-their-two-wheelers-and-an-electric-light-parade Three men, their two-wheelers and an electric light parade FEB 11, 2016 Kevin Lim [images http://www.straitstimes.com/sites/default

[EVDL] EVLN: FedEx Adds Two Nissan e-NV200 Electric Vans to Its Tokyo.jp Fleet

2016-02-17 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://ngtnews.com/fedex-adds-two-nissan-e-nv200-electric-vans-to-its-tokyo-fleet/ FedEx Adds Two Nissan e-NV200 Electric Vans to Its Tokyo Fleet Feb 11, 2016 [image http://ngtnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fedex-e-nv200.jpg (FedEx e-NV200) ] FedEx Express in Japan is introducing two a

[EVDL] EVLN: E.WA Utility Avista wants to install 265 EVSE as pilot program

2016-02-17 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/feb/14/avista-wants-to-install-265-electric-vehicle-charg/ Avista wants to install 265 electric vehicle charging stations in Eastern Washington FEB. 14, 2016 Nicholas Deshais Avista has asked state regulators to approve a two-year pilot program that would g

[EVDL] EVLN: For all the tiny Musk fans out there> $500 Toy Tesla-S

2016-02-17 Thread brucedp5 via EV
% Will the Barbie Jeep diva student get one if she graduates? http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/DWI-diva-drives-50-hot-pink-12V-e-mobile-Charlene-on-campus-in-town-tp4677526.html % http://www.gizmag.com/tesla-model-s-for-kids-radio-flyer/41858/ Teeny Tesla Model S for

Re: [EVDL] Heater solution for S-10 conversion, tips & tricks

2016-02-17 Thread Jan Steinman via EV
> From: Roland via EV > > I also left the original hot water heater core in the vehicle. I’m still working on the conversion, but I left the original hot water heater core in, too, and I’m planning on feeding it with a Webasto diesel-fired water heater. You can sometimes pick these up from bul

[EVDL] NZ street charging a red flag for the 15% non-home owners

2016-02-17 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/76827606/.html On-street parking riskier proposition if electric vehicles take-off February 15 2016 TOM PULLAR-STRECKER [image] The number of electric cars on New Zealand roads has now hit four-figures. DAVID MANNING/REUTERS Unless you are a multimil

[EVDL] EVent: $600 Arrow Smart e-kart 4kids5-9 @Toy Fair 2/13-16 NYC-NY

2016-02-17 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/13/actev-arrow-smart-kart-electric-kids/ Actev Arrow Smart-Kart could be a perfect EV for kids Feb 13th 2016 Sebastian Blanco [video https://vimeo.com/154869778 image flash Actev Electric Kart ] Whe! but with parental controls. Introducing Actev Motors

[EVDL] Looking for batteries

2016-02-17 Thread Jerry Rhodes via EV
I have been lurking for a long time and putting together a couple projects And now I need a couple power packs, a 36vdc and a 48vdc pack. Can someone Give me a source for batteries from wrecks?? Thank you Jerry NW Ohio ETC... ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http

Re: [EVDL] Resistive heater core access for S-10 conversion (EVA kit?) tips / tricks?

2016-02-17 Thread Pestka Denis via EV
Jay; Check that your contactor is pulling in. My heater works great at the high speed, but if I switch to a slower speed, the contactor drops out. No current to the resistive core, and no heat. Dennis Elsberry, MO From: EV on behalf of Jay Summet via EV

Re: [EVDL] Resistive heater core access for S-10 conversion (EVA kit?) tips / tricks?

2016-02-17 Thread via EV
part, as if I remove the dash I want to be ready to replace > it right away (and I'd take the opportunity to install a new amp hour > gauge at the same time...) > > Jay -- next part -- An HTML attachment was sc

Re: [EVDL] Looking for batteries

2016-02-17 Thread Cruisin via EV
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[EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Seth Rothenberg via EV
EVers, With some talk about increasing battery size or adding another compatible battery, I was thinking about thisI don't know how complicated it is or isn't to have 2 batteries and load-balance, and share the charger, etc.that's fancy stuff but what about having a spare (charged) bat

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
Seth, Are you willing to add 1000 pounds to your vehicle? Even if the frame and suspension can be modified to handle that, what are the losses from carrying around all that extra weight. Alternatively, if you were to put the spare battery in a trailer, what would your losses be from that, i

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 17 Feb 2016 at 16:36, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > There have been a lot of past discussions on range extending. Trailers, small > onboard chargers, etc. In my opinion, they are rarely justified A battery trailer isn't exactly elegant, but it works. It lets you have a small, light battery

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Bill Dube via EV
Trailer range extenders have the severe limitation of adding drag to the EV. The drag added by a trailer is quite significant and can negate a large fraction of the added kW-hrs of whatever you may be hauling with the trailer. It tends to be a "two steps forward, one step back" type situation.

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
Just pulling my 4'x4' solar power trailer (about the smallest trailer there is) and only 10" high plus the wheels decreases my Prius mileage by 10 MPG at least. That is a 20% range reduction right there... Bob -Original Message- From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Bi

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Peter C. Thompson via EV
The only reason for the range extender is to get your EV to a place that it normally could not reach. I've seriously considered building one for my 914, as my range is only 70 miles. Yes, the mileage is worse when using the extender, that is to be expected. However, the range extender is probably a

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Michael Ross via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 02/17/2016 11:31 AM, Seth Rothenberg via EV wrote: EVers, With some talk about increasing battery size or adding another compatible battery, I was thinking about thisI don't know how complicated it is or isn't to have 2 batteries and load-balance, and share the charger, etc.that's fa

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Seth Rothenberg via EV
Another thought I had was whether an add-on pack could be used just for climate control. For my commute, the heat is what shortens my range. It might even be that I just need to study this: "...The third [cable] is a high voltage cable that goes to the cabin heater" The past 3 weeks have been OK,

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread brucedp5 via EV
This topic has been discussed on the Leaf forum (do a search on range trailer in that forum), but know the "Enginer" company is defunct/no longer in business. Here are some (dated) links to explore: http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=20070 Re: Increasing Nissan Leaf Range with mini batt

Re: [EVDL] Electric Coop magazine article on historic EV

2016-02-17 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Fascinating! I hadn't heard of the Fritchle EV before. 100 miles on a charge was an amazing achievement, especially considering the roads in those days. I wonder if there are any details about his batteries? -- Excellence does not require perfection. -- Henry James -- Lee A. Hart http://www.sun

Re: [EVDL] Electric Coop magazine article on historic EV

2016-02-17 Thread Lawrence Harris via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
Take a small personal hiking butane or propane heater. Sure, its fossil fuel, but nothing is more efficient at producing heat. Producing heat from a resistance heater from a battery, charged by 50% coal is not efficient. Better... just sit on a 50W medicinal heating pad pre-warmed by 120 VAC befor

Re: [EVDL] Resistive heater core access for S-10 conversion (EVA kit?) tips / tricks?

2016-02-17 Thread Jay Summet via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Heater solution for S-10 conversion, tips & tricks

2016-02-17 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 17 Feb 2016 at 19:19, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: > Take a small personal hiking butane or propane heater. > Sure, its fossil fuel, but nothing is more efficient at producing heat. Unless I'm misunderstanding what you're referring to, Sebring-Vanguard tried something like that in the old Ci

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

2016-02-17 Thread Mr23 via EV
Thanks, Bruce, very timely for me, having looked at a used leaf tonight. Has anyone looked into getting a second leaf pack and using contactors/etc to switch between packs ? Would take up some interior space... -Chris On 2/17/2016 3:54 PM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: This topic has been discusse