Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

2024-04-22 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
A device like this is what was suggested: https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-LAICOMEIN-Headphones/dp/B0BDF8S8H4/ Combine it with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/ZHIWHIS-Portable-Transistor-Conference-Batteries/dp/B08JCNMJKF Plug it all together, pair it with the

Re: [EVDL] Electric Plane by Bearhawk kits

2023-04-29 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
The closest is Gabe Devault's Xenos electric motorglider: Turned On—We Fly an Electric Xenos! - KITPLANES It's based on the Zero motorcycle drivetrain. -Luke On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 8:51 AM Mark Hanson via EV wrote: > Hi Folks >

Re: [EVDL] Replacing Briggs & Stratton Engine

2022-11-04 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
I'm also working on converting a gas powered chipper to electric power (likely powered via a NEMA 14-50 outlet). This is mostly a paper design / BOM at this point, but I'm really tired of the noisy/smelly/messy gasoline engine in this thing. This device uses a Viper 212CC gasoline motor.

Re: [EVDL] video: World's largest lithium company mass producing solid state batteries

2022-01-27 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
Here's the closest thing to a datasheet that I can find on the Genfeng Lithium solid state batteries: - Semi-solid lithium ion cell (ganfenglithium.com) - Semi-solid lithium ion cell (ganfenglithium.com)

Re: [EVDL] Solid State Batteries differences

2021-12-13 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
I haven't been able to find anyplace to order Solid State batteries in hobbyist/engineering quantities, or found datasheets yet. I've been avoiding getting excited about solid state batteries until some of that becomes available. Can anyone point me to a P/N or a datasheet for a solid state

Re: [EVDL] maybe convert odyssey ?

2021-04-26 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
Yes, I have a reservation for a Cybertruck. I'm OK with the current design. I can't defend its looks, but it's likely to be so caprable that I don't care how it looks. It's ugly like a Jeep. -Luke On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 2:49 PM Luke Scharf wrote: > I'm holding out for the Tesla Cybertruck

Re: [EVDL] maybe convert odyssey ?

2021-04-26 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
I'm holding out for the Tesla Cybertruck because it is not yet in production. My current requirement is for a 6000lb towing capacity and 5 seats. My work-from-home arrangement means that commuting is not a significant part of the vehicle's mileage. But, the reality is that I'm driving an

Re: [EVDL] maybe convert odyssey ?

2021-04-26 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
Do need 200 miles every day? Or once a week? Or once a month? The Pacifica PHEV has a total range of about 520 miles. The first 32 miles are electric, and the remaining miles are on gasoline. If you need 20 miles most days, and only need the 200 miles a couple of times a month, the PHEV would

Re: [EVDL] maybe convert odyssey ?

2021-04-26 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
I'd like to suggest that a Chrysler Pacifica Plugin Hybrid might be similar enough to a Honda Odyssey to be worth considering. I've test driven one, and found it to be a pretty good minivan. The all-electric range is advertised at around 30 miles, and the only time the ICE came on during my

Re: [EVDL] PHEVs Prius Prime vs Rav4 Prime vs Ford Escape vs Tesla Y, towing

2020-12-18 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
> > I don’t understand why a car is given a towing rating in Europe but not > here. I've spent some time looking into this over the years. European cars in Europe typically have much higher tow ratings than those same European cars in the US. As near as I can tell, the reasons are as follows:

Re: [EVDL] 'All's not well with UK public charging' / Autonomy

2020-12-05 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
Like this? Tracks Ahead: Road Railers - YouTube I've seen these traveling through my town. Seems like a good way to move cargo, though I imagine a trailer frame required to withstand the stresses may be a bit heavier than the road-only version

Re: [EVDL] 'All's not well with UK public charging' / Autonomy

2020-12-03 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
This already exists: https://youtu.be/qgQA_fySJ74?t=514 Making it work in practice is harder than it looks, though. -Luke On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 2:58 PM Peter VanDerWal via EV wrote: > If that's the case, then they aught to embed steel rails in the lane. The > truck can get to/from the

Re: [EVDL] [External] EVLN: Tesla-Y feels like it’s not towing anything

2020-08-18 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
We need a way to rate the trailer's drag, as well as its weight. Measuring the cross sectional area of the trailer seems like a good proxy for drag, as the Cd won't very as much for trailers as it does for cars. As many people on this list already know, there are some classic engineering

Re: [EVDL] [External] EVLN: Tesla-Y feels like it’s not towing anything

2020-08-17 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
towed a travel trailer with a GMC Sierra Hybrid this weekend. This is one of the GM 2-Mode Hybrid vehicles. My MPG and driving range fell to about 50% with the trailer attached to the big hybrid -- which is about what people who've towed with the Model X have reported. Thinking through the

Re: [EVDL] prius as generator

2020-07-31 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
This is a really interesting discussion, and has provided a lot of additional considerations for my paper-design work -- which makes the puzzle all the more interesting. Thank you! -Luke On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 8:41 PM Haudy Kazemi via EV wrote: > Willie, thanks for the details. I suggest

Re: [EVDL] prius as generator

2020-07-28 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
ccess to the HV circuits. The prius > battery was 220 VDC and pretty easy to get to. No one seems to know how to > get into a Volt's battery without dropping the entire battery from below. > > Bob, WB4APR > Author ARRL: http://aprs.org/Energy-Choices.html > > > > On Sat,

Re: [EVDL] prius as generator

2020-07-25 Thread Luke Scharf via EV
Has anyone done anything like Richard Factor's PriUPS, except with the GM 2-Mode hybrid? Thanks, -Luke On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 3:25 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote: > redscooter via EV wrote: > > I want to do a prius 12vdc battery to 120 vac invertor. which of the > prius > > can do this meaning,