Re: [EVDL] (no ice= clean air) % Happy Earth Day %> Consider An EV

2020-04-25 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
I don't think the technology is a problem. For example, Longbeach CA is starting an e-tractor program. There are companies like BYD making them right now. I believe the biggest hurdle is the drivers. At least here, the drivers own their tractors and aren't willing to take that big a loss to swi

[EVDL] The eGO electric bicycle/scooter after 20 years

2020-04-25 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I had 2 eGO's. One of which I had upgraded to lithium using two Valence 12v 40ah batteries. I also put an LED motorcycle bulb in the headlight assembly.  I kind of took it for granted and thought it was a wimpy bike that can't climb hills very well.  However after taking one apart for sale to a

Re: [EVDL] (no ice= clean air) % Happy Earth Day %> Consider An EV

2020-04-25 Thread Willie via EV
On 4/25/20 6:24 PM, Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: According to a colleague at the California Air Resources Board, tugs are one area that they have not been able to find anyone that can provide a full battery solution (which I assume is what you meant, because fuel cells are an electric tech

Re: [EVDL] (no ice= clean air) % Happy Earth Day %> Consider An EV

2020-04-25 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
According to a colleague at the California Air Resources Board, tugs are one area that they have not been able to find anyone that can provide a full battery solution (which I assume is what you meant, because fuel cells are an electric technology). If you know any of these companies, there is

Re: [EVDL] (no ice= clean air) % Happy Earth Day %> Consider An EV

2020-04-25 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
That's good news. I've also heard push back from the drivers, who typically own their tractors. Many have fairly recently bought tractors for on the order of $100K and say they can't afford to switch for many years. I think the Port is going to have to subsidize this somehow or it might take 1

Re: [EVDL] (no ice= clean air) % Happy Earth Day %> Consider An EV

2020-04-25 Thread Peter C. Thompson via EV
Hi Peri, Astute observation!  There are at least 3 companies bidding with various ports to electrify their tugs. Even the drivers like these new vehicles - they have aircon and stereos!  :) Cheers, Peter On 4/24/20 7:46 PM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: One thing I've noticed is that Seattle's

Re: [EVDL] Bob's Volt tight fit w/: Duosida j1772 handle

2020-04-25 Thread Paul Compton via EV
I found Lanoguard to be quite effective on the IEC109 connector of my G-Wiz. On Fri, 24 Apr 2020 at 16:44, Michael A. Radtke via EV wrote: > > Hello, > > Petroleum based lubricants swell rubber. A silicone formulated > lubricant rated for rubber might be a better choice. > > Mike > > ---

[EVDL] J1772 (Type 1) Plug/Socket Mating Issues

2020-04-25 Thread Martin WINLOW via EV
rication, I suggest trying something more viscus than common spray lubricant. Grease, petroleum jelly or somesuch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20200425/c457c84a/attachment.h