Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
You may be right, but shouldn’t assume that the original poster has as an objective efficiency, low emissions or any of the other objectives some assume they have. Remember that some on this list look favorably at the use of diesel to generate electricity, obviously not a clean air approach. The

Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 1 Feb 2021 at 15:26, Mr. Sharkey via EV wrote: > By the time the energy contained in the fuel reaches the road, you'll > have lost a ~lot~ more of it than if you just drove a regular ICE > vehicle of a similar size and weight. Ever heard of Alan Cocconi? He designed the inverter for the orig

Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Please save the air - try to use a natural gas genset. - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Feb 1, 2021, at 12:19 PM, John Lussmyer via EV wrote: > > On Mon Feb 01 11:03:29 PST 2021 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >> Good morning kids; >> I have a need to know.. The electric truck I con

Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread Mr. Sharkey via EV
The sooner you abandon this idea, the sooner you'll get started on a logical solution to your transportation needs that actually makes sense. There are few, if any successful homebrew series hybrid conversions. The idea of running a generator seems like it would make sense, but there are conve

Re: [EVDL] list of tree hugger charging locations, charging signs

2021-02-01 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
> THe EV Charging OUtlet sign is the most important part. Not so much for > the 1%R that might actually need a charge but for the other 99% to see > everyday and subliminally realize theat EV's can chagfe almsotg anywhere. > We have

Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread John Lussmyer via EV
On Mon Feb 01 13:05:42 PST 2021 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >On 2/1/21 3:18 PM, John Lussmyer via EV wrote: >> Don't use a cheap genset - you'll be polluting as much as a Semi tractor. I should mention that I'm looking into something similar for my F250. I have a 4 cyl BMW engine, and a 30KW AC drive

Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread Jay Summet via EV
On 2/1/21 3:18 PM, John Lussmyer via EV wrote: 1) Don't use Lead Acid batteries. Lithium (used Leaf modules) don't cost much more, are lighter, and will last FAR longer. (counterpoint: If you don't understand the need for a BMS with LiIon batteries, and the ability for the BMS to shut

Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
ectric F-250 truck! > http://john.casadelgato.com/Electric-Vehicles/1995-Ford-F-250 > > > > ___ > > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > > ARCHIVE: http://

Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread Glenn Brooks via EV
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Re: [EVDL] list of tree hugger charging locations, charging signs

2021-02-01 Thread fred via EV
lets: See http://aprs.org/EV-charging-signs.html Bob, WB4APR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20210201/2fde6166/attachment.html> ___ UNS

Re: [EVDL] Updating old EV truck with genset?

2021-02-01 Thread John Lussmyer via EV
On Mon Feb 01 11:03:29 PST 2021 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >Good morning kids; >I have a need to know.. The electric truck I converted several years ago has >a definite need for much longer range. I would like to install a generator >that will not just recharge the pack but power the truck down the

[EVDL] Fossil fuel town saved by wind power

2021-02-01 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
https://heated.world/p/a-fossil-fuel-town-saved-by-wind Not hard to believe. Lawrence Rhodes -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20210201/a3978ae7/attachment.h

Re: [EVDL] tree huggers (2035 GM will cease ICE production)

2021-02-01 Thread Peter Eckhoff via EV
Plugshare publishes those who offer their household plugs for public charging. My area is loaded with such plugs. Most are J-1772 but I didn't see the voltage/amperage listed in just a sampling On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 1:24 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote: > > Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > > If you can

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 99, Issue 15

2021-02-01 Thread Tom Martin via EV
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Re: [EVDL] 2035 GM will cease ICE production

2021-02-01 Thread Jay Summet via EV
The PlugShare App & Website lists a lot of them. (There are a lot of cities and businesses that put in no-charge EVSE's to attract businessor just because it's cheaper to give it away than pay the fees to maintain the accounting system to charge for it.) Jay On 2/1/21 7:34 AM, Dale Curren

Re: [EVDL] 2035 GM will cease ICE production

2021-02-01 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 1 Feb 2021 at 13:14, paul dove via EV wrote: > Every day in my Tesla Model S! You give out free charges in your Tesla? Presumably to other EVers, yes? That's a great idea - helping folks who might otherwise be stranded. How do you do that? Is the charging port bi-directional? Can you ch

Re: [EVDL] tree huggers (2035 GM will cease ICE production)

2021-02-01 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Peri Hartman via EV wrote: If you can write, you have a book contract coming :) I want a list of these treehuggers who give out free charges. Would be a fun challenge to get across the country on free electrons. You could certainly cross the northern part of the USA on free charging. In the

Re: [EVDL] 2035 GM will cease ICE production

2021-02-01 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
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Re: [EVDL] 2035 GM will cease ICE production

2021-02-01 Thread paul dove via EV
b > ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/ > LIST INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > -- Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in.         -- Leonard Cohen, from "Anthem"

Re: [EVDL] tree huggers (2035 GM will cease ICE production)

2021-02-01 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
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Re: [EVDL] 2035 GM will cease ICE production

2021-02-01 Thread Dale Curren via EV
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