Re: [EVDL] Clutch Actuator

2018-02-24 Thread Dale Curren via EV
I would put in a clutch pedal. On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 5:57 PM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > Wouldn't you prefer a servo? A solenoid would engage the clutch instantly > causing, I think, a significant lurch if the motor speed isn't close. > Besides, the power needed would be

Re: [EVDL] Bruce P update

2018-03-03 Thread Dale Curren via EV
I so hope he is around the Austin area. On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 10:50 AM, Gail Lucas via EV wrote: > Well, that is good news, but I expected it as Bruce has experienced some > health problems in the past and always bounces back, enthusiastically > continuing with the EV posts.

Re: [EVDL] 2019 Lithium Recommendations

2019-01-16 Thread Dale Curren via EV
I have read that Trojan will soon sell a Lithium-Ferrous drop-in replacement for the old 12-volt lead acid batteries. I am so ready to switch.. On Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 6:10 AM David Delman via EV wrote: > I am interested in improving the range of my eLectric DeLorean. Presently > with 13 Sears

Re: [EVDL] EPRI TVA VW electric bus

2019-05-24 Thread Dale Curren via EV
I know nothing about it, but would love to see a bunch of pictures of it as it progresses along. On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 7:21 AM zvwbus via EV wrote: > This is my first post to this list/forum, so please bear with me. I am a > collector of old VWs, and I had long known that VW had developed

Re: [EVDL] EPRI TVA VW electric bus

2019-05-24 Thread Dale Curren via EV
Can you see if it has brushes in the motor? On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 8:08 AM Dale Curren wrote: > I know nothing about it, but would love to see a bunch of pictures of it > as it progresses along. > > On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 7:21 AM zvwbus via EV wrote: > >> This is my first post to this

Re: [EVDL] Lead Acid Replacement

2020-10-28 Thread Dale Curren via EV
I bought 96 headway LiFePo4 cells and arranged them in 4p24s. Each cell is 8 ah, so my total capacity is 96 x 8. Is that right? On Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 8:22 PM Peter VanDerWal via EV wrote: > Maybe use a battery pack from a wrecked Chevy Bolt? > The 60kwh pack is arranged as a 3p96s. Part of

Re: [EVDL] 2035 GM will cease ICE production

2021-02-01 Thread Dale Curren via EV
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. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 7:41 PM EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: > On 30 Jan 2021 at 21:07, Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > > > Once Joe Six Pack realizes he can

Re: [EVDL] (no subject)

2023-02-23 Thread Dale Curren via EV
It's so good to hear from you Steve. I too will turn 70 in a few weeks and now build camper vans for various people. People do want to build things (actually they dream of it) and I listen to their wants, and then design and build it. People like you created to desire for electric vehicles. On

Re: [EVDL] MIT's new colbalt-free battery tech

2024-02-13 Thread Dale Curren via EV
The problem with all these super batteries is the construction and cost of an entire factory to make them. Before the factory is finished, another super battery is invented. On Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 5:42 PM Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > I read about their work, very impressive. I hope it's