Re: [EVDL] Weird Nissan Leaf behavior: 3rd charging lightblinks after new pack install: cold weather package...

Thank you, Cor. -- -Chris On July 7, 2017 11:50:56 PM CDT, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: >BTW, >You can immediately see it if you know what to look for: >left of the steering wheel are 3 black buttons. The middle one is the >timer override ("charge now") >and the button

Re: [EVDL] Weird Nissan Leaf behavior: 3rd charging light blinks after new pack install: cold weather package...

Cor, could you please describe the options/features/differences that make up the cold weather package? -- -Chris On July 7, 2017 5:58:46 PM CDT, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: >Exactly, > >Either I will find a way to re-program my current LBC to support the >cold weather

Re: [EVDL] V2G is dead. L1 charging at work is a win-win

I've read that the Nissan can do it with the right firmware. Nissan had at least a demo V2H. -- -Chris On June 7, 2017 10:55:42 PM CDT, John Lussmyer wrote: >On Wed Jun 07 18:29:03 PDT 2017 ev@lists.evdl.org said: >>Ignoring advances in tech, a couple J1772 plugged in

Re: [EVDL] V2G is dead. L1 charging at work is a win-win

Not all EVs must remain plugged in at all times. 'Enough' need to be plugged in. Ignoring advances in tech, a couple J1772 plugged in V2G/V2H capable EVs per block could be enough to smooth out neighborhood subgrids from the startup/shutdown of household loads and improve voltage stability

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20170607

Who paid for the study? -- -Chris On June 7, 2017 1:38:12 PM CDT, Michael Ross via EV wrote: >​Regarding the post: "EVLN: Researchers found delayed ToU G2V had a >negligible impact on EV pack >capacity >​. >New study finds V2G discharging harmful to EV batteries​ >​" found

Re: [EVDL] Ryobi RM480e 38 in. Battery Electric Riding Lawn Mower

Wheelchair batteries. LPC12-75. -- -Chris On February 16, 2017 12:25:00 AM CST, ken via EV wrote: >Far as I can tell this is a Lead Sled. It has really nice features. > >made in china >

Re: [EVDL] Anyone interested in 2015 Leaf drivetrain or interior/exterior/suspension parts?

I was told by the dealer that the shorting of the 12v leads is one of the approved steps/workarounds in the TCU update. Afterwards the gauges were off until one drive/charge cycle. -- -Chris On January 26, 2017 12:29:37 PM CST, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: >The Supercaps

Re: [EVDL] Anyone interested in 2015 Leaf drivetrain or interior/exterior/suspension parts?

Have you tried assuring the processors all reset by shorting the disconnected 12v leads? -- -Chris On January 26, 2017 3:33:24 AM CST, Tom Parker via EV wrote: >On 24/01/17 23:25, Tom Parker via EV wrote: > >> On my car, there is only one frame that isn't repeated

Re: [EVDL] EVSE's everywhere or long range batteries?

*Some* L2 would still be desirable. It can help when there are not enough L1/outlets. But sometimes you want to make an unplanned trip and an hour or two of L2 on site can make the difference. -- -Chris On November 6, 2016 7:35:41 AM CST, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: >>

Re: [EVDL] Used EV's for sale on Autotrader

Is there any data available on what price the vehicles go for at auction? -- -Chris On August 21, 2016 10:00:45 AM CDT, Tom Keenan via EV wrote: >A big part of the increased availability of used EVs is that most >electrics (according to an October 2015 CNBC article, around

Re: [EVDL] Piezo-power> 10mi of freeway could charge all the EVs inBurbank-CA(?)

I suggest using this on down hill segments only (no matter how small of slope), any energy extracted from the vehicle forward motion will reduce any braking (engine or pedal induced) that might be applied to maintain speed. Since the repeated rise fall pattern will increase suspension movement,

Re: [EVDL] Pop-starting a stick shift?

Most kids carry a 5V 2A+ usb battery. If only it had a 12v port it might be enough to get the car to fire with a push. How many amps does a 'dead' ICEv need to power up? 5V to 12v boost converters are pretty cheap. They would only need to run for a few minutes. It would be funnier to strap a

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: EVLN: GM's 1st 200mi EV will launch as a driverless (autonomous) Lyft platform

Stop blaming Tesla, the vendors equipment doesn't look that high. US trucks should have guards, put your energy there, please. -Chris -- -Chris On July 27, 2016 2:05:05 PM CDT, Collin Kidder via EV wrote: >I agree, people can be dangerous. If we could figure out the

Re: [EVDL] Lead Acid question (old batteries)

If n-1 batteries is above the controller minimum voltage, just take the bad one out and drive on the rest, to go the mile -- -Chris On July 26, 2016 1:25:26 PM CDT, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: >Now that is the answer I needed. That is, older batteries may top out >at

Re: [EVDL] Oil's 'no-EVs' EU push> similar to their 1990's 'no-EVs' to CARB

"VW and Shell have been accused of trying to block Europe’s push for electric cars and more efficient cars, by saying biofuels should be at heart of efforts to green the industry instead." If Shell believes that, let them fund and profit from it -Chris On May 3, 2016 3:02:09 AM CDT, brucedp5

Re: [EVDL] Oil's 'no-EVs' EU push> similar to their 1990's 'no-EVs' to CARB

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Re: [EVDL] Time to modern-age jolt NY retail-laws> Greenwich Tesla store

So call it a gallery, not a store. Open a Tesla Internet Kiosk next door, with Tesla trained assistants to aid "Internet users". Guise it as a coffee shop. Or a business meeting center. On March 12, 2016 3:37:01 AM CST, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > >

Re: [EVDL] EVLN status ... EV-news-drought ... We've been spoiled ...

Have you driven the BYD EV that came to the US? I wouldn't buy one. -Chris On March 11, 2016 8:32:09 AM CST, Rick Beebe via EV wrote: >On 03/11/2016 03:45 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: >> IMO, the dark horse here is China. They look set to become the >world's >>

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: What You Need To Know To Wire A Garage EVSE

The HCS-40P is also available with 14-50. On March 7, 2016 11:07:12 AM CST, "Peter C. Thompson via EV" wrote: >To add to this conversation, here are some commercial chargers: > >Clipper Creek LCS-20P - uses 14-30 plug. LCS-25P also uses 14-30. The >HCS-40P uses the 6-50. >GE

Re: [EVDL] Electric Snowblower Conversion / evalum

http://www.evalbum.com/4821 Not a conversion, but it's starting the 5th year in service. Ariens stopped selling them, but they were sold for a couple of years. The charger tries to murder the batteries if they're not top balanced, etc. -Chris On December 2, 2015 1:08:57 PM CST, ken via EV

Re: [EVDL] Franken Leaf / pickup body...

Use an extended cab truck and put it behind the driver. Keeps the battery closet to ideal temps, too On January 13, 2016 8:35:15 AM CST, Jay Summet via EV wrote: > > >On 01/13/2016 09:07 AM, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: >>> ... buying a used Leaf is a great solution... >>>

Re: [EVDL] Tesla-X owner wrapping up a date found human poop all over his EV

Open letter, to Michael's date: "Run" On February 6, 2016 2:17:50 AM CST, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > >'ChicagoPD no help, said not allowed to drive with poop obstructed >windshield' > >% A hate crime just in time for Valentines day ... ?An Alsop2 >Chicagoan?

Re: [EVDL] Gas vs Electric Lawn Mower - Elec wins

Why, is the ICE drag bike the same cost to put on the track as the EV? On October 12, 2015 1:55:32 PM CDT, rick via EV wrote: >A more relevant test that more people could identify with would be to >put the same dollar amount of fuel in each and then do those tests. > >--Rick

Re: [EVDL] EV pioneers

Would the EV Album folks add a wiki to their server for this purpose? On October 3, 2015 2:16:44 PM CDT, Ben Goren via EV wrote: >On Oct 3, 2015, at 12:19 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > >> Anyone have thoughts on this idea? > >You're absolutely

Re: [EVDL] 3 Unique EV's

http://evalbum.com/361 On September 7, 2015 7:54:43 PM CDT, Willie2 via EV wrote: >On 09/07/2015 07:47 PM, Mike Beem via EV wrote: >> I have 3 very different EV's I need to find new homes for; old >injuries >> >> So I have (1) a 4 seater Rhoades Car with 36 volt power,

Re: [EVDL] EVs Here, There and Everywhere

Mpls has Teslas on the road. 2 imported e-golfs. Haven't seen nor heard of a Fiat e500 yet. Numerous leaves, some i3. On August 29, 2015 5:28:15 AM CDT, EVDL Administrator via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: On 28 Aug 2015 at 20:45, brucedp5 via EV wrote: They are here, there, and everywhere ...

Re: [EVDL] 48V Energy Meter (Lead-Acid)...

What happens with the E-meter/etc if you limit the available current, say to 10-20ma? Will it retain accumulated amphours? Counting function? No display until xx ma? -Chris On July 27, 2015 5:56:16 PM CDT, Lee Hart via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Cor van de Water via EV wrote: Lee, Thanks

Re: [EVDL] 48V Energy Meter (Lead-Acid)...

Message- From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Chris Meier via EV Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 4:44 PM To: Lee Hart; Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] 48V Energy Meter (Lead-Acid)... What happens with the E-meter/etc if you limit the available current, say

Re: [EVDL] DIY EV air conditioning?

Had anyone tried a leaf heat pump? On June 10, 2015 5:29:35 PM CDT, Joe via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: I'm on my 4th iteration of air-conditioning scheme. The latest is building a controller to run a 2nd gen prius a/c compressor. I have a thread going on DIYecar here:

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Open Source Street-Legal affordable long-range EV4the masses

Some folks may wish to work with excel, and save locally. I would still offer the xls. -Chris On May 19, 2015 12:50:29 AM CDT, Lee Hart via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Mr23 via EV wrote: Lee, what about hosting your spreadsheets at your website, along with all the other technical information?

Re: [EVDL] Watch Malfunctioning meter. on YouTube

Is it a specific band of sunlight, such as IR, that causes the effect? On March 18, 2015 5:18:45 AM CDT, George Tyler via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: It is clearly the sun causing the problem. Some years ago I was designing RFID readers for cow tags, I found that the tags themselves were

Re: [EVDL] EV range needs, future best options (40 for me... not)

How are the FFE battery packs holding up? On March 10, 2015 11:44:01 AM CDT, Bill Woodcock via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: I've had my imiev only a couple of months, but I'm very pleased with it. Other than the 60 miles of range. Cost new was about $26k, including tax, title, and license.

Re: [EVDL] OT: batteries for solar PV off-grid (cost 10, 000 times more)

Can/will the market adapt? - add a power section and a HV DC port to the house inverter - add a HV DC port to the traction battery on the hybrid cars - cable them together during low isolation periods or if you use more than your panels produce - add more solar when you can, if it's lower power

Re: [EVDL] OT: batteries for solar PV off-grid

Off-gridders usually have a genset for the low insolation periods. Try a used Prius? On December 22, 2014 7:36:30 AM CST, Michael Ross via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Hi Ben, What SRPs CEO knows and you will find out is you are diving into a rabbit hole. It is not a rational world down there,

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Hand-wringing EV angst is not a real problem

Uber? Lyft? Have them pick it up for you, and you retain that hour... On November 18, 2014 1:04:13 PM CST, Chris Tromley via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: FWIW, I still remember the day a week before a trade show when something went FUBAR on must-have-for-trade-show parts. I ended up driving over

Re: [EVDL] EValert: !Don't buy a salvaged Tesla EV to repair drive! (video)

If a Tesla is to be sold as Salvageable, then prior to listing for sale it should be inspected by Tesla and results provided in the sale listing. Without the inspection and doc it should only be listable as unrepairable. On October 2, 2014 10:04:14 AM CDT, Collin Kidder via EV

Re: [EVDL] co-operation

A recent upstart ZElectricBug is having a go at it, one of the cases you pointed out. Will be interesting to watch. On September 26, 2014 3:15:37 PM CDT, EVDL Administrator via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: On 26 Sep 2014 at 10:15, Rick Beebe via EV wrote: In order to make it work on a massive

Re: [EVDL] Lithium batteries direct from China

Lee, Are those A123 still on the market? I haven't kept up on the batteries/companies. Are the test results available? Can you send me a CSV or similar? -Chris Mr23 at Comcast dot net On September 23, 2014 6:09:39 PM CDT, Lee Hart via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Marcus Reddish via EV

Re: [EVDL] CALB bolt terminals getting hot -

Try an IR-Blue, I have one, and have used it at varying distances. https://www.google.com/search?q=ir-blue On August 16, 2014 2:13:23 AM CDT, Martin WINLOW via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Dan, You should check the instructions for the laser thermometer - I expect that, like mine, it recommends

Re: [EVDL] Hydrogen/EV thoughts (EV emissions)

Don't forget the overly complex drive system to support the repair and maintenance revenue streams. Truly a benefit for the industry. Any collusion happening? On June 26, 2014 8:28:16 PM CST, Cor van de Water via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Ah, that clarifies a lot. So, you are saying that

Re: [EVDL] Hydrogen/EV thoughts (EV emissions)

Can you tell us how the survey was worded? The one resulting in a desire for renewable fuels? On June 26, 2014 11:25:14 AM CST, Mark Abramowitz via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: On Jun 26, 2014, at 8:20 AM, Robert Bruninga via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: Are you saying that the main problem