Re: [EVDL] Design News: Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor Ups Ante With Advanced Solid-State Rechargeable

Great news but that story broke back in January. I imagine we are years away from being able to purchase them but this is a game changer for sure. From: len moskowitz via EV To: EVDL Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 9:35 AM Subject: [EVDL] Design News: Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor Ups Ant

Re: [EVDL] Design News: Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor Ups Ante With Advanced Solid-State Rechargeable

While these things have occurred in the past. I believe the most important factor is the source of the claim. Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2017, at 9:52 PM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > > EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: >>> what would [be Goodenough's] motivation to make an outrageous or bog

Re: [EVDL] Design News: Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor Ups Ante With Advanced Solid-State Rechargeable

The article referenced by the title of this thread Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2017, at 11:48 AM, Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote: > > >>It will be very easy, as he stated, to find info about Mr. Goodenough.<< > > Totally agree, but what article(s) was Alan reading that caused his > dispositi

Re: [EVDL] Design News: Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor Ups Ante With Advanced Solid-State Rechargeable

Many researchers have been attempting this. MIT claims 100% increase in capacity. http://news.mit.edu/2017/toward-solid-lithium-batteries-0202 Sent from my iPad > On May 27, 2017, at 10:44 PM, Alan Arrison via EV wrote: > > The article was about battery researcher John Goodenough. > > What w

Re: [EVDL] ? Is this really a Smart Fortwo ED EV that burnt to acrisp ?

Notice the burnt EVSE mounted on the wall. Of course the caption improperly identifies this as the lithium battery it is obvious it is the wall mounted EVSE. From: Cor van de Water via EV To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [EVDL] ? Is

Re: [EVDL] ? Is this really a Smart Fortwo ED EV that burnt to a crisp ?

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Re: [EVDL] Drive toward electric-car future picking up speed

Nothing very accurate or relevant you mean? I especially loved the comment that CO2 depletes the ozone. This person is a moron. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2017, at 9:31 AM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > > Part of this is urban congestion and part of it is climate change — carbon > dioxi

Re: [EVDL] Drive toward electric-car future picking up speed

Yes of course I was referring to the author. And even if what you say is true the editor should have caught that error. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 16, 2017, at 5:29 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > >> On 15 Jul 2017 at 15:30, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: >> >> Let's stop the name

Re: [EVDL] JDL404 AH Meter power draw?

What is the wattage on that Lee. I calculate 3Watts. 0.25 X 12 V = 3 W Harbor freight sells a 15 watt panel. 15 Watt Solar Panel | | | | || | | | | | 15 Watt Solar Panel 15 Watt, 12 Volt Solar Panel | | | | From: Lee Hart via EV To: Mike Scott ;

Re: [EVDL] replacement or removal of suspected bad 40Ah prismatic LiFePO4 battery

It's very easy to test a battery. Take it out of the pack and try to charge it. It will rise in voltage or not. You BMS boards probably have a minimum voltage to operate and cell fell below that voltage and does not imply the cells is bad. After you charge it then hook up to a know load and meas

Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1238-6501 State of Charge

Sure you can. Voltage is the only way to discern SOC. You just can't measure accurately under load. You have to measure open circuit voltage. www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/9/11/900/pdf From: Willie via EV To: Matthew Quitter via EV Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2017 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [EVDL] C

Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1238-6501 State of Charge

Bill, I have done this study as well. The temperature of LiFePO4 cells is very stable under load. It barely rises at all until the cell is 95% drained then the temperature rises rapidly. I have this data as well. From: Bill Dube via EV To: paul dove via EV Sent: Tuesday, August 8

Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1238-6501 State of Charge

cussion List Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [EVDL] Curtis 1238-6501 State of Charge paul dove via EV wrote: > Sure you can. Voltage is the only way to discern SOC. > You just can't measure accurately under load. You have to measure open > circuit voltage.

Re: [EVDL] Zummcraft LiMn2O4 battery disassembly.

That sweet smell was electrolyte. From: Lawrence Rhodes via EV To: "ev@lists.evdl.org" ; "ev-requ...@lists.evdl.org" Sent: Monday, August 7, 2017 9:22 PM Subject: [EVDL] Zummcraft LiMn2O4 battery disassembly. I took a chance and punctured the paper bottom of my battery pack.  I

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20170810

Looks like people are starting to wake up. Maybe the adoption curve is on the rise Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2017, at 6:08 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-7-Notable-Points-From-A-New-Tesla-X-EV-Commercial-v-td4687649

Re: [EVDL] Slow due to 96V pack?

I don't think that math is right but you won't get 100% efficiency out a controller. I think Curtis advertises 88%. Current out of a battery is not calculated based on internal resistance. Internal resistance or Impedance of a battery can be modeled and measured but it doesn't act like a normal

Re: [EVDL] Slow due to 96V pack?

Lee, You said:Here's my guess: A 6v golf cart battery has an internal resistance of about 5 milliohms (0.005 ohms). A 96v pack has 16 of them; so the resistance is 0.005 x 16 = 0.08 ohms. Let's say the Zilla limits voltage to 72v (i.e. it won't pull the pack below 72v). Then the most current you

Re: [EVDL] Slow due to 96V pack?

That made no sense to me but a DC motor controller takes the input voltage to power mosfets or igbts which switch the power on and off with a pwm signal to get the desired output to drive a motor. It has no knowledge of the battery impedance. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:09 PM,

Re: [EVDL] Slow due to 96V pack?

I believe that is on the hairball not the controller. You have three battery settings on the hairball: BA is the Battery Amp limit. • LBV is the Low Battery Voltage limit. The controller will automatically reduce current so as notto run below this. • LBVI is the Low Battery Voltage Indicator. T

Re: [EVDL] Slow due to 96V pack?

There is no voltage adjustment on input voltage in any motor controller I ever used. The PWM only controls the output voltage by switching it on and off. The duty cycle then sets the average voltage the motor sees. It may have a low voltage cutoff circuit but that just shuts down the output in t

Re: [EVDL] Slow due to 96V pack?

I agree but that is not what was claimed. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2017, at 4:57 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > >> On 14 Sep 2017 at 18:10, paul dove via EV wrote: >> >> There is no voltage adjustment on input voltage in any motor controller I

Re: [EVDL] Slow due to 96V pack?

riginal Message- > From: EV [mailto:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of paul dove via EV > Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 11:10 AM > To: Roger Stockton; Electric Vehicle Discussion List > Cc: paul dove > Subject: Re: [EVDL] Slow due to 96V pack? > > There is n

Re: [EVDL] Efficacy of regeneration to charge battery

This is a pretty good explanation: The Magic of Tesla Roadster Regenerative Braking | | | The Magic of Tesla Roadster Regenerative Braking In a battery-powered electric vehicle, regenerative braking (also called regen) is the conversion of the vehicle... | | | From: davi

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla 100D EV vs Mercedes E63 AMG 4-door sedan ice (v)

I wonder if Tesla will sue again. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 24, 2017, at 11:51 PM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > https://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-gear-raced-tesla-100d-against-mercedes-sedan-33878.html > ‘Top Gear’ raced a Tesla 100D against a Mercedes sedan, and you’ll totally > be

Re: [EVDL] 85 Year Old Uncle Worked 30+ Years on EV, Needs Help Update #1

You forgot the soliton! Sent from my iPad > On Oct 26, 2017, at 1:52 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > >> On 24 Oct 2017 at 12:45, ptandjb via EV wrote: >> >> I am trying to >> help my 85 year old uncle realize one of his bucket list items while there is >> still time, to drive this ca

Re: [EVDL] Controller or Motor Problem?

Did you clean the carbon off of the armature? If the build up is bad enough you can have a frame short. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2017, at 10:58 PM, Mike Nickerson via EV wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I've owned a long-time conversion for the last 7 years or so. It is a > medium perf

Re: [EVDL] OT Toyota admits 'Elon Musk is right'> that fcvs are incredibly dumb

Actually, Elon said that hydrogen was an inefficient energy storage device. In addition, it has many technical drawbacks. I just think that they're extremely sillyit's just very difficult to make hydrogen and store it and use it in a car," Musk said. "If you say took a solar panel and use t

Re: [EVDL] OT Toyota admits 'Elon Musk is right'> that fcvs are incredibly dumb

battery hybrids AND batteries-only. So use the correct tool for the > job. For the auto, it depends what's best for you. To say otherwise is to > suggest everyone should buy a compact, or an SUV, or ... > > I think *that's* pretty silly. > > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: 1Pedal e-driving fun& excitement> 2keep ice-head's driver involvement

Cor, I have a Mitsubishi i-MiEV and it has 3 drive options D, ECO, and B. I have driven it in all positions and varied my driving speeds and styles. from what I could tell I got no more range in any position if I watched how I drove i could get the same range. The tendency in D or B is to acceler

Re: [EVDL] Kill Bill that eliminates 'nod needed' $7.5k Fed EV Credit > (Koch Kool-Aid inebriation)

Elon Reeve Musk - Tesla Motors, Inc. "Yeah, absolutely. And I should perhaps touch again on this whole notion of - it's almost like over the years there's been all these sort of irritating articles like Tesla survives because of government subsidies and tax credits. It drives me crazy. Here's w

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla changed perceptions> like a push for the whole (U.S./Detroit) auto industry

I find these articles that compare Tesla with hybrid vehicle sales to be misleading. I guess the general public doesn't make such distinctions. I don't consider them electric vehicle if they burn something to make the electricity. From: brucedp5 via EV To: ev@lists.evdl.org Cc: brucedp

Re: [EVDL] $200k Tesla 2020 Roadster $50k reserve 0-60:1.9s ts:250mph | (2019 semi e-truck r:300mi)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mk7VWcuVOf0 Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2017, at 11:36 PM, Haudy Kazemi via EV wrote: > > It's a Spaceballs movie reference for the fastest starship speed. Like > turning it up to 11 is a reference to the film This Is Spinal Tap. > Tesla likes to make certain

Re: [EVDL] Hyundai releases solar roof vehicle.

2 to 3 miles a day? Hardly worth it Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2019, at 4:49 PM, Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > > Baby steps. Lawrence Rhodes > https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/05/hyundai-launches-car-with-a-roof-based-solar-charging-system.html > -- next part -- > A

Re: [EVDL] EV - Powerwall Equivalence

Good points but everything does not come down to cost. Technically one does not need air conditioning but people pay a lot of money for it. For anyone who has been through a three to 6 day power outage a back up that will power everything looks worth it even if it happens rarely. Of course m

Re: [EVDL] Powerwall Equivalence / watts

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Re: [EVDL] LEAF 30 kWh battery degradation

Hello Anne, I am surprised no one answered because I believe there are several Leaf drivers and battery experts on this forum. However, I believe Nissan addressed the problem and has a software fix for those vehicles. https://www.google.com/amp/s/insideevs.com/news/338528/update-nissan-has-soft

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: 2e-motor Taycan looks impressive 0-60mph:3s (v)

Porsche Taycan, which can do that same brutally fast sprint all day long, without damaging its batteries. Why? Because it’s made properly. These people crack me up. Porsche trying to complete with Tesla. They still don’t see Elon’s vision. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 12, 2019, at 8:17 AM, bruc

Re: [EVDL] $3K-Tesla-Conquest incentive Only4 Tesla owners> (LOL-marketing)

Yea, I got a 30 page brochure booklet in the mail shortly after I registered my Tesla. It doesn't say much mostly full of pictures. It did have a table comparing it to the Tesla although it wasn't an actual comparison since it put N/A on much of the Tesla entries such as leather seats. maybe

Re: [EVDL] $3K-Tesla-Conquest incentive Only4 Tesla owners> (LOL-marketing)

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Re: [EVDL] FW: PowerWheels idea (Vehicle-to-home)

I mean from the solar panels, disabling them. On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 12:50:01 AM CDT, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: All grid tie central inverters (so, not the micro inverters) take input voltage above 400V so they can direct switch the AC output without transformers. Input

Re: [EVDL] FW: PowerWheels idea (Vehicle-to-home)

I thought grid tied inverters shutdown the solar panels when no grid power is detected. On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 12:50:01 AM CDT, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: All grid tie central inverters (so, not the micro inverters) take input voltage above 400V so they can direct switch

Re: [EVDL] FW: PowerWheels idea (Vehicle-to-home)

n Wed, Aug 14, 2019, 2:06 PM paul dove via EV wrote: >> I thought grid tied inverters shutdown the solar panels when no grid power >> is detected. >> >> >> On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 12:50:01 AM CDT, Cor van de Water via EV >> wrote: >>

Re: [EVDL] FW: PowerWheels idea (Vehicle-to-home)

It also stops sending current to your breaker panel thus shutting off the solar power. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 14, 2019, at 9:47 PM, Cor van de Water > wrote: > > Paul, > Tell me how you switch a solar panel off? > Only way I know is to throw a light blocking cover over the panels. > >

Re: [EVDL] FW: PowerWheels idea (Vehicle-to-home)

car? > > Bob > > -Original Message- > From: EV On Behalf Of George Tyler via EV > Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 9:21 PM > To: paul dove via EV > Cc: George Tyler > Subject: Re: [EVDL] FW: PowerWheels idea (Vehicle-to-home) > > I have been considering t

Re: [EVDL] FW: PowerWheels idea (Vehicle-to-home)

Sorry, I should proof read my posts. I would want to see the onboard charger design. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 15, 2019, at 6:38 AM, paul dove via EV wrote: > > Probably be fine but I would was to see the design of the on board charger to > be sure. I used an AC to DC conve

Re: [EVDL] Electric motor breakthrough

I’m not really a motor guy but I thought the Model 3 PMSRM Permanent Magnet Switched Reluctance Motor was the most innovative motor design. Maybe this is a version of this design the rotor did look like a piece of steel. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 15, 2019, at 8:19 PM, Alan Arrison via EV wr

Re: [EVDL] yakkity-yak, Rickard’s evtv: ... Tesla conspiracy

I watched it to the end and didn’t hear anything I thought was false. Tesla is under attack. Even my office mates who didn’t even know electric cars were a thing until the met me came to that conclusion on their own by watching the news. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 17, 2019, at 12:23 PM, bruc

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

Those are not equivalent comparisons. Those cars were toys and GM never wanted to build an EV they were forced to by the government. This is a new game just like the digital watch or digital cameras they took over. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 17, 2019, at 4:24 PM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > >

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

The SEC were put up to charging Elon with manipulating the market to hide the fact that the oil companies are shorting his stock. Don’t you remember he wanted to go private because of all the shorts. They wanted to shut him up. They are not going to charge the oil companies with manipulation. S

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: CA AB-1424> Pay public EVSE w/ a debit or credit card

Credit cards are expensive for a business. I hate laws like this people need to let business run themselves. Hell, the government won’t take a credit card most of the time for payment and if they do they charge an extra fee but they want to make charges use them. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

The Giga factory in Nevada makes cars too. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2019, at 8:45 AM, Michael Ross via EV wrote: > > I see the naming slipping - Gigafactory in Nevada means a battery plant. In > Shanghai it is an automobile manufacturing facility. > > Yes, Telsa is very sharp working

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

They only float 75% of the shares. It is rare to go over 50% short of the float shares. Right now it’s around 28% shorts on the float. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2019, at 1:56 PM, Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote: > > Question: "What happens if the shorters acquire so much stock that they > ev

Re: [EVDL] Public station, private ownership?

Be prepared for slow return on investment. Chargers are not in use more than is use. I would be interested in the number of years to payback figures. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2019, at 2:38 PM, Seth Rothenberg via EV wrote: > > Has anyone on this list been involved in owning a DCQC char

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

The LA Times article linked on that site says nothing but hopes from the Governor about Tesla locating in California. It actually says they are already preparing a site in Reno. On Monday, August 19, 2019, 10:10:29 AM CDT, Mark Abramowitz wrote: Maybe. According to the L.A. Times ar

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

I believe you got it backwards. California was never on the list so they were going to lower environmental rules to lure Tesla back. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1093814_tesla-gigafactory-ca-could-waive-environmental-rules-to-get-it-report Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2019, at 11:4

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

Tesla will likely produce its upcoming Model Y crossover SUV at its Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada, the automaker said on Wednesday. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 18, 2019, at 9:34 PM, Tom Hudson via EV wrote: > > >> On 8/18/2019 8:45 AM, Michael Ross via EV wrote: >> I see the naming slipping -

Re: [EVDL] oil shorting/attacking Tesla, Rickard’s evtv: ... Tesla conspiracy

Here is an article I found interesting. Big Oil Backs Tesla Short Sellers, Says Wealth Manager | OilPrice.com | | | | | | | | | | | Big Oil Backs Tesla Short Sellers, Says Wealth Manager | OilPrice.com Big Oil companies are behind many short sellers seeking to sink the shares of Tesl

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

That does not say California. The Brown administration is hustling to compete with four other states — Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas — for what Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk calls his “gigafactory.” Musk has described California as a “long shot” for snagging the proposed plant.

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

You are missing what I said. Four states were in the running and California threw their own hat in the plate offering reduction of environmental laws in order to be considered. Elon said slim chance. On Monday, August 19, 2019, 12:36:39 PM CDT, Mark Abramowitz wrote: Those four stat

Re: [EVDL] Public station, private ownership?

If there were a car plugged into all three for 10 hours a day that would be $160 to $175 at $0.20 per KWh. Assuming cost of $0.10 a KWh that would take two years to get back the investment with no maintenance costs. Those are big if's. but then it would be $25k a year income. I've never see

Re: [EVDL] The Tesla conspiracy

Nothing is inherently wrong with short selling, which is permissible under the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, the 'short and distort' type of short seller uses misinformation and a bear market to manipulate stocks. S&D is illegal, as is its counterpart, the

Re: [EVDL] Public station, private ownership?

27;t get revenue during those times. >> >> Third, if someone goes past about 80% charge, the trickle charge should >> start and you get substantially less revenue. >> >> I believe anyone who installs an L3 should expect it to be a loss and plan >> on recoupin

Re: [EVDL] Public station, private ownership?

Tesla charges idle fees by the hour when charge is complete Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2019, at 9:23 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > >> On 19 Aug 2019 at 23:12, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: >> >> Third, if someone goes past about 80% charge, the trickle charge should >> start a

Re: [EVDL] oil shorting/attacking Tesla, Rickard’s evtv: ... Tesla conspiracy

Three minutes and 50 seconds into the video. Hear is for yourself. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ArEH7Ts0HXY Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2019, at 10:56 PM, Mark Abramowitz wrote: > > Big Oil companies are behind many short sellers seeking to sink the shares of > Tesla, a wealth manager h

Re: [EVDL] sources for 12vdc to 24vdc converters

A power wall is only 14KWh Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2019, at 2:50 PM, Willie via EV wrote: > > > > On 8/20/19 1:20 PM, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > >>> Also, the modularity. Not enough power? Just add another EV. >> There you go. Buy a second Tesla. :-) Connect their two 12v DC/DCs in

Re: [EVDL] video: Tesla Model S vs Porsche Tacan

Here is another good data point. 222,000 Miles In A Tesla Model S (Video + Interview) | CleanTechnica | | | | | | | | | | | 222,000 Miles In A Tesla Model S (Video + Interview) | CleanTechnica When you see a video about an electric vehicle -- in this case a Tesla Model S -- that has

Re: [EVDL] Driving A Tesla Results In More CO2 Than A Mercedes Diesel Car, Study Finds

You can look it up yourself. https://www.eia.gov/electricity/state/ They say 3.8 to 7 pounds of CO 2 are generated to make a gallon of gasoline. 3.8 pounds of co2 is produced to make 3500 watts of electricity So an electric car will go 25 miles on what it takes to make gasoline even be

Re: [EVDL] Dieselgate part two.

10 And 32 Celsius 50 and 90 Fahrenheit Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 23, 2019, at 1:29 PM, Tom Keenan via EV wrote: > > The video explained that the Dieselgate ‘fix’ for a specific Diesel engine > used in at least one model of VW only was enabled between a specific outside > air temperature

Re: [EVDL] L1/L2 EVSE for $189

All the production cars I have seen come with 120v Evsei Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2019, at 6:07 AM, Willie via EV wrote: > > > >> On 8/27/19 6:40 PM, Robert Bruninga via EV wrote: >> Just saw this L1/L2 EVSE for $189. Comes with L1 to L2 adapter. >> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/

Re: [EVDL] Gone in 30-Seconds> Tesla-S hacked, then stolen

Still looks faked to me! It was found wrecked Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2019, at 11:30 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/tesla-model-s-stolen-in-just-30-seconds-using-a-keyless-hack-1566798674213.html > Tesla Model S stolen in just 30 seconds using

Re: [EVDL] Ultrafire batteries. Cheap

Ultrafire cells are crap. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2019, at 8:35 PM, Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > > http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=303256457843&category=48619&pm=1&ds=0&t=1567646594735 > Is it possible to use individual chargers and no BMS on disch

Re: [EVDL] OT: NTSB report on Tesla Autopilot

This guy sounds like a professional article writer. Last I looked the driver is still responsible for what his car does even if I believed his version of what happened. My Tesla’s have always stopped and warned me in this sort of situation and yes there have been obstructions that popped up be

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: GM's 1st e-truck only sold for 1yr> like an aircraft taking off r:39mi@60mph

Yes, it’s was great but only because the government forced them and they quit as soon as the law changed Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2019, at 2:33 PM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > > > > http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/09/gm-had-the-first-electric-pickup-with-the-1997-1998-chevrolet-s10-ev/

Re: [EVDL] OT: NTSB report on Tesla Autopilot

The report just summarized the facts. It is out for review until November for comments. No conclusions were drawn. All the speculation in this article derived from the author and that was his version of the cause and shortcomings of Auto-Pilot not of NTSB. On Monday, September 9, 2019, 7:

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: GM's 1st e-truck only sold for 1yr> like an aircraft taking off r:39mi@60mph

https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/factsheets/zev_regulation_factsheet_082418.pdf Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 9, 2019, at 11:39 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > >> On 9 Sep 2019 at 7:34, paul dove via EV wrote: >> >> Yes, itTMs was great but only be

Re: [EVDL] li ion battery in cold weather

You are confusing electric current with a chemical process.  Ohms law does not apply in a chemical process.  Low temperatures slow the chemical reaction and charge transfer velocity, which leads to the decrease of ionic conductivity in the electrolytes and lithium-ion diffusion within the electro

Re: [EVDL] li ion battery in cold weather

Heat in a lithium ion battery is from two sources electrochemical operation and Joule heating. A way to calculate the battery heat is using a thermodynamic energy balance shown in equation below where the first term is the heat generation due to Joule heating and the second term is the heat gene

Re: [EVDL] li ion battery in cold weather

During discharge Lithium ions are dissociated from the anode and migrate across the electrolyte and are inserted into the crystal structure of the host compound. At the same time the compensating electrons travel in the external circuit and are accepted by the host to balance the reaction. The

Re: [EVDL] li ion battery in cold weather

I don’t know what Lee drives but the loss in the I-MIEV is not near that high maybe 10% or so. It heats a fluid for cabin heat and this uses power very fast. Would not work in my car Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2019, at 3:45 PM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > > I'm really surprised the "ba

Re: [EVDL] 199x production: Ford Ranger EV

I read an article a while back that Toyota and Tesla were going to team up and resurrect the RAV4 EV with Tesla batteries. Maybe you could find some info on that. On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 1:13:36 PM CDT, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: My daily driver is a "factory" converte

Re: [EVDL] Resources on utilizing Tesla motors

Jack Richard on EVTV has done it and you can buy them from him as well already functional. http://store.evtv.me/products.php?cat=1 On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 2:15:48 PM CDT, Lev Lvovsky via EV wrote: I've been lurking on this list for years, thank you for all the insightful po

Re: [EVDL] Resources on utilizing Tesla motors

The main point is he developed hardware and software to control them Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2019, at 8:40 AM, Lev Lvovsky wrote: > > Hi Paul, > >> On Sep 11, 2019, at 1:11 PM, paul dove via EV wrote: >> >> Jack Richard on EVTV has done it and you

Re: [EVDL] Replacing brake fluid on EVs a stealership scam

Yes, I heated California might lose its exemption fromthe Clean Air act. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Cor van de Water via EV > wrote: > > Mark is no stranger to stretching the truth, so I think that he means that he > plugs his phone into the charger outlet in his car,

Re: [EVDL] 1st Bolt EV fire.ua reported> owners.us = no-worries

Amazing how far they go to try an exonerate Chevrolet with no actual facts to back it up. If only they were this benevolent with Tesla. On Friday, September 27, 2019, 7:28:20 AM CDT, brucedp5 via EV wrote: (Shipped Bolt EV.us modified to charge off 50Hz power.ua @higher fire risk)

Re: [EVDL] Smart ED Parts

Salvage Smart Fortwo Electric Drives For Sale | | | | | | | | | | | Salvage Smart Fortwo Electric Drives For Sale Salvage Smart Fortwo Electric Drives for Sale | | | On Friday, September 27, 2019, 12:36:12 PM CDT, Bill Collins via EV wrote: Does anyone know of som

Re: [EVDL] LiFePO4 Thermal Imaging Opinions?

I have always thought temperature could be used in this way. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2019, at 1:30 AM, Gary Krysztopik via EV wrote: > > Sorry, no help to you but I always wondered if thermal imaging could be > used for a cheaper/simpler? BMS (assuming one had a clear visual of the > en

Re: [EVDL] LiFePO4 Thermal Imaging Opinions?

I had a loose connection on my pack. It heated the cell to failure before I found it. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2019, at 10:57 PM, Mr. Sharkey via EV wrote: > > Time to turn up the dial on the technical channel. > > After converting my car to a lightly-used set of Thundersky 160's, I'v

Re: [EVDL] Pune.in EVSE-infrastructure-weakness> e-Bus genset-recharging (v)

The article says: "And the fact that an electric vehicle is charging itself through adiesel-run generator is ironic, at the least. Especially since the amount of range from the charge that would have been generated from the generator with proportion to the diesel it would have consumed, would ha

Re: [EVDL] Pune.in EVSE-infrastructure-weakness> e-Bus genset-recharging (v)

It pollutes with particulate matter. Soot. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 15, 2019, at 3:53 PM, Mark Abramowitz via EV wrote: > > Diesel exhaust is more toxic (its carcinogenic) than gasoline engine exhaust. > > - Mark > > Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > >> On Oct 15, 2019, at 1:48 PM

Re: [EVDL] Pune.in EVSE-infrastructure-weakness> e-Bus genset-recharging (v)

I was using a chart that said 1.6 gallons would produce 20kWh. The article Lainey the bus would go much further if it burned the diesel directly. My contention is this is not true or there is very little difference Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 15, 2019, at 3:48 PM, Willie via EV wrote: > >

Re: [EVDL] CA utilities cut electricity again> fears more fires

Other areas don't turn off power on purpose. Power outages are due to weather conditions blowing down lines not the power company turning it off. On Thursday, October 24, 2019, 1:38:00 PM CDT, Lee Hart via EV wrote: Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > It does seem that way to me, too. As a

Re: [EVDL] leaf 2011 bad charger

He said it was D547 the diode going the the pilot signal on the J1772. You would need a close up to read the part number. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 25, 2019, at 11:12 PM, evtlfp20 via EV wrote: > >  Looking at a leaf with bad charger, I saw a vid about which compoant to > change. any expe

Re: [EVDL] leaf 2011 bad charger / relace diode

The Video said the reference designator was D547 the diode going the the pilot signal on the J1772. On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 1:50:45 AM CDT, Cor van de Water via EV wrote: With just the top cover removed, you look at the logic board on top of the driver and power boards, so mos

Re: [EVDL] leaf 2011 sitting discharged

Use and app to look at the voltage for a better picture. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Jay Summet via EV wrote: > > 4 miles on the GOM isn't TERRIBLY low (it's below 20%, but the GOM has a good > sized buffer built in). A 2011 is probably going to have a relatively > de

Re: [EVDL] “That is awesome” > Tesla Smart-Summon through parking-lot (v)

Walking in parking lots can be hazardous. Lots of places to walk that are safer if one in concerned about exercise Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 9, 2019, at 9:45 AM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > > From a technology point of view, this is cool. Really, it is. But, except > for those with mobi

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: NASA X-57 Maxwell e-plane w/ 14 e-motors> fly in 2020

Estimated 100 mile range 1 hour flying time. The motors between the two ends are for takeoff and landing. The two end motors are for cruise. They mount on top of the wings for better lift. It’s it just to test concepts. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 11, 2019, at 9:13 AM, Peri Hartman via EV w

Re: [EVDL] watts per mile ev motorcycle vs prius

True but it probably pulls 300 amps during acceleration Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 12, 2019, at 11:01 PM, Cor van de Water via EV > wrote: > > 40a x 72v = 2880 Watts of power. > This is 2880 Wh (Watthour) of energy in an hour. > In that hour you go 40 mi, so your efficiency is 2880/40 = 72

Re: [EVDL] watts per mile ev motorcycle vs prius

Harley-Davidson's fleet average fuel economy for 2018 was 44 mpg. What car gets 44 mpg? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2019, at 3:33 AM, Bill Dube via EV wrote: > > On 11/13/2019 8:44 PM, Paul Compton via EV wrote: >> An small motorcycle and rider has roughly the same drag at 60mpg as a sm

Re: [EVDL] watts per mile ev motorcycle vs prius

Those are all hybrids you would need to compare them to a hybrid motorcycle Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2019, at 8:47 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > > On 13 Nov 2019 at 6:06, paul dove via EV wrote: > >> Harley-Davidson's fleet average fuel e

Re: [EVDL] Sunday, Sunday, Sunday> 2020 Mach-E EV reservations for 2021 deliveries

Cool, even if they did copy tesla. Wonder where it will be available for purchase Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2019, at 3:11 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: > >  > > % FMC employee (?purposely?) screwed-up, letting their web page be publicly > seen, then promptly took it down. On Sunday 2019

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