Re: [EVDL] Building a true road going solar EV. Help everyone.

2014-09-27 Thread Danny Ames via EV
I meet the Stella driver at the recent US Guinness EV event in Cupertino Ca. and he stated their Photo voltaic cells are rated at1400 watts and are 22.5% efficient. The battery is 15.5 KW hour pack. Danny Ames From: Lawrence Rhodes via EV ev@lists.evdl.org To:

Re: [EVDL] Building a true road going solar EV. Help everyone.

2014-09-28 Thread Danny Ames via EV
. Help everyone. 22.5% efficient is not very likely a realistic assessment. That tops Sunpower (who does have a flexible panel now) 1400W would be 4 of the regular home installed panels. Any idea of the make and model? On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 5:06 PM, Danny Ames via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote

[EVDL] PNAS report cites study that EV's pollute more than gas cars.

2014-12-20 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Report is titled: Life cycle air quality impacts of conventional andalternative light-duty transportation in theUnited States It seems the main stream press has taken this to task citing the PNAS report that EV's cars can pollute more than gas cars. Thus making the case for EVs more difficult

Re: [EVDL] Tesla send out thank you cards to future Model 3 owners this week

2016-08-05 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Hello Ray, I did a search and found this tiny article with a nice picture already, here is the link. Danny Tesla's Model 3 reservation token of appreciation: this nice little concept sketch card |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | Tesla's Model 3 reservation token of appreciation: this ...If

Re: [EVDL] PG's EV Charging Plan Still Angers Industry Players ...

2016-08-04 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Till we get a TSLA Power wall engineered accordingly. From: Lee Hart via EV To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2016 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [EVDL] PG's EV Charging Plan Still Angers Industry Players ... Russ Sciville

[EVDL] Tesla send out thank you cards to future Model 3 owners this week

2016-08-04 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Just received in the mail yesterday (8/3/16) from Tesla down in Palo Alto Ca. Thank you for ordering a MODEL 3- ELON Received a 12 X 20  bright red fold out framing the thank you card in the top and in the bottom some sketches of artwork on a single page from Franz of the Model 3 concept

[EVDL] Helps California - PLS Help EVDL listers in the USA - Keep acting to save electrification, engage in long-term vision for Caltrain/101 corridor, Clipper 2 and transit integration in

2017-02-13 Thread Danny Ames via EV
- Forwarded Message - From: Friends of Caltrain To: clean...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 11:10 AM Subject: Keep acting to save electrification, engage in long-term vision for Caltrain/101 corridor, Clipper 2 and transit

[EVDL] TESLA method of charging a metal-air battery pack issued patent

2017-02-11 Thread Danny Ames via EV
2/10/2017 8:36:08 AM ESTBy a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Life Science Weekly -- TESLA MOTORS, INC. (Palo Alto, CA) has been issued patent number 9559532, according to news reporting originating out of Alexandria, Virginia, by NewsRx editors (see also TESLA MOTORS, INC.).The patent's

[EVDL] Jeff Dahn, renowned battery researcher and the leader of Tesla’s research partnership

2017-02-13 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Fascinating story on a leading battery researcher and his research and his cutting edge contribution to the continuing story of Tesla. Fred Lambert- Feb. 7th 2017 5:42 pm ET @FredericLambert Tesla tesla battery Jeff Dahn Jeff Dahn, renowned battery researcher and the

[EVDL] Jeff Dahn, renowned battery researcher and the leader of Tesla’s research partnership

2017-02-13 Thread Danny Ames via EV
  Fascinating story on a leading battery researcher and his research and his cutting edge contribution to the continuing story of Tesla. Fred Lambert- Feb. 7th 2017 5:42 pm ET @FredericLambert Tesla tesla battery Jeff Dahn Jeff Dahn, renowned battery researcher and

[EVDL] PG customers can get a $500 rebate if you own or lease an EV

2017-01-13 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Just wanted to make any EV owners aware there is an ongoing $500 rebate for PG customers:https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/so...The application requires your PG account number and proof of EV ownership (registration card or other). Danny Ames -- next part -- An HTML

Re: [EVDL] PG customers can get a $500 rebate if you own or lease an EV

2017-01-13 Thread Danny Ames via EV
tric Vehicle Discussion List <ev@lists.evdl.org> Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 9:41 PM Subject: Re: [EVDL] PG customers can get a $500 rebate if you own or lease an EV That link is not correct... On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 9:38 PM, Danny Ames via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: Ju

Re: [EVDL] PG customers can get a $500 rebate if you own or lease an EV

2017-01-13 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Ames; Electric Vehicle Discussion List Subject: Re: [EVDL] PG customers can get a $500 rebate if you own or lease an EV That link is not correct... On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 9:38 PM, Danny Ames via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > Just wanted to make any EV owners aware there is an ongoing $500

[EVDL] Short Notice - Calfornia City needs EV advocates to speak Tues 1/10/17 Oakland City Council Committee on EV Charging stations.

2017-01-09 Thread Danny Ames via EV
GGEVA has received the following request from 350 East Bay for support for the Oakland City Ordinance for EV charging in new buildings.  Please attend this hearing to help support this ordinance. "We need renewable energy advocates to speak next Tuesday, Jan 10 at 1:30pmat the

[EVDL] TESLA - Patent Issued for Transient Detection of an Exceptional Charge Event in a Series Connected Battery Element

2017-01-07 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Yet another advanced strategy Tesla has come up with to keep Li battery packs from thermal run away and charge safely and quickly.Danny Patent Issued for Transient Detection of an Exceptional Charge Event in a Series Connected Battery Element (USPTO 9529048) 1/7/2017 8:04:54 AM EST By a News

[EVDL] OT Trains in the Netherlands Now Run Completely on Wind Energy

2017-01-14 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Hey its a slow news day on the EVDL . Danny Ames Trains in the Netherlands Now Run Completely on Wind Energy http://mymodernmet.com/netherlands-ns-eneco-wind-energy/ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] Fiat 500e

2018-12-19 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Congratulations!That would make a nice city car parking wise. I hope you have some remaining useful range left in it for some time.Below is a link to a company that still works on these. Danny Ames Fiat 500e improved by Scuderia-E

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Bolt e-Motor - Deep Dive> disassembly parts (v)

2018-12-19 Thread Danny Ames via EV
The professor also does other tear-downs of the battery pack.Very detailed and nicely edited.Danny Ames On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 8:53:30 PM PST, brucedp5 via EV wrote: https://insideevs.com/chevrolet-bolt-motor-deep-dive-video/ Chevrolet Bolt EV Traction Motor – Deep Dive:

[EVDL] OT - Use the EV public charging network to recharge an LFP portable Home battery

2021-10-14 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Very cool product idea. You can take advantage of any J1772 to charge up this portable LFP battery.Great for camping and extending your EV battery. Danny Ames "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ecoflow/ecoflow-delta-pro; -- next part -- An HTML attachment was

[EVDL] Listen to former Tesla CTO JB Straubel reminiscing on the early days of the first Roadster's

2021-10-09 Thread Danny Ames via EV
I first met JB at the Stanford auto EV rallies in Palo Alto California. He was an electronics engineering student back then. He would bring his own home-brew Porsche 944 conversion including rolling his own motor controller with its fully exposed wiring circuitry, using his own design driving

[EVDL] Paul Scott comment on article NYT Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike

2023-09-16 Thread Danny Ames via EV
I couldn't agree more with Paul Scott.Danny Ames  Paul ScottSanta Monica  I've been an EV activist for over 20 years. Been driving EVs and powering them with solar energy since 2002. I helped organize the fight to save the last remaining EV1s that were ultimately crushed as portrayed in the

[EVDL] OFF TOPIC Re: EV's not a green success.

2023-11-06 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Are we not here to discuss EV nuts & bolts.Not how green they are.The motivation is driving electric, period. On Monday, November 6, 2023 at 12:40:07 PM PST, 63urban via EV wrote: Please explain how a flammable gas is not an energy source?Sent from my Bell Samsung device over

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread Danny Ames via EV
I disagree that Tesla is about to lose its crown. BYD includes their hybrids as EV cars sold. How soon will BYD open service centers, mobile repair and accessible timely spare parts?. Tesla today is the worlds only Exxon Chevron BP Petroleum Mobil oil for EV car recharging. These so called

[EVDL] Game over the Tesla NACS wins the day

2023-06-09 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Today is a milestone moment in the history of the EV charging standard. Now the Ford and GM are in, its just matter of time for the others to accept the NACS or be left out.No more competing standards or consumer confusion. Something that always works, is elegant to use and makes so much sense

Re: [EVDL] Game over the Tesla NACS wins the day

2023-06-10 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Forwarding post from GGEVA group member Randy Spencer  On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 8:32 AM Randy Spencer via groups.io  wrote: Yes, Tesla is implementing CCS standard 15118 Plug and Charge (as should all other Charge Vendors).  "The user-convenient and secure Plug & Charge feature that envisioned

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread Danny Ames via EV
ay, May 25, 2023 at 05:17:00 AM PDT, EV List Lackey via EV wrote: On 25 May 2023 at 7:39, Danny Ames via EV wrote: > Tesla today is the worlds only Exxon Chevron BP Petroleum Mobil oil for > EV car recharging. Except that you can fill up any ICEV at any BP or Chevron or Mobil or Exxon

[EVDL] Looks like a very innovative company NXU Inc.

2023-06-28 Thread Danny Ames via EV
I like this companies approach and they have some seriously smart people working on all things EV's need power & battery wise. ~ NXU:NASDAQ ~Check out their YT channel and the videos below.Danny Ames Munro visits NXU - Megawatt Charging Made Possible? Nxu Factory Tour Megawatt Charging Made

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] I95 freeway collapse outlines the hidden costs of fossil fuels

2023-06-13 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Remember this one? The Caldecott Tunnel fire killed seven people in the third (then-northernmost) bore of the Caldecott Tunnel, on State Route 24 between  Oakland and Orinda in the U.S. state of California, just after midnight on 7 April 1982. It is one of the few major tunnel fires involving a

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: How to get a free Tesla

2024-03-09 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Tesla allows users to setup a 4 digit security code that must be entered to use drive mode.What's nice if you hope out of the car and back in even the thought the tesla did not fully shut off you need to re-enter the code so if a bad guy yanked you out of the car and then tried to drive off

Re: [EVDL] Supercharger turnaround.

2024-05-04 Thread Danny Ames via EV
This is how Tesla survives and thrives. No doubt Elon is brutal when it comes to cutting jobs, but getting business done and not going out of business aint easy. The Supercharging Network will be fine and continue to be. Danny Ames “Tesla still plans to grow the Supercharger network, just at a

Re: [EVDL] Supercharger turnaround.

2024-05-04 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Complete article by David Robinson May 2, 2024  Tesla Buffalo (copy) Tesla is eliminating its entire 500-person Supercharging team, which has a major presence at the company’s Buffalo factory, reports said.Buffalo News file photo Tesla plans to cut another 26 jobs at its Buffalo factory after

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Tesla cuts 3 major departments

2024-05-06 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Sandy Munro has the best rants. If it bleeds it leads. Showing how they spent lots of money on Tesla's in order to tear them down and analyze against the BS media that makes up these lies and plays on people's emotions. Danny Ames On Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:55:41 AM PDT, Rush via EV

Re: [EVDL] 46 Pure EVs for sale, Teslas competition.

2024-05-14 Thread Danny Ames via EV
I believe it's a good thing. The master plan is sustainable transportation. Elon's statement going balls to the wall for autonomy is a 10 billion dollar AI investment in DOJO a kind of cyber training ground for FSD full self driving and eventually optimus (a humanoid robot to replace human

Re: [EVDL] 46 Pure EVs for sale, Teslas competition.

2024-05-16 Thread Danny Ames via EV
The Tesla ADAS circuit board is one of the densest and most advanced ever created for an automobile. This link "https://youtu.be/VMrR-il8FnI?t=1250" will take you to the folks that Sandy Monroe hired, Lumafeild engineers to have it CT scanned in extreme detail.  -- next part

[EVDL] Fw: 46 Pure EVs for sale, Teslas competition.

2024-05-16 Thread Danny Ames via EV
The Tesla ADAS circuit board is one of the densest and most advanced ever created for an automobile. This link "https://youtu.be/VMrR-il8FnI?t=1250" will take you to the folks that Sandy Monroe hired, Lumafeild engineers to have it CT scanned in extreme detail.  Danny Ames --