Re: [FLEAA] Electric Corvair for sale....

I was interested when I read this last week. I wrote and asked about the car and got some photos that I have put together as a web page http://modularevpower.com/Extras/Electric%201962%20monza%20coupe.htm . I hope they find the car a good home. David Kerzel -Original Message- From: list

[FLEAA] more SAE world Congress

A123 Prius Conversion review http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/6276 Hummer H3 electric http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/6310 David Kerzel ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] Dodge Caliber

Link to info about Dodge Caliber http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/6307 David Kerzel, Pompano Beach ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] BBB Videos

3 short videos from Saturday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scH460CJQSE Ride and drive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOA92NsDFY8 Electrathon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv_zktXSNp8 Acceleration David Kerzel Pompano Beach ___ Florida EAA mailing l

[FLEAA] More Battery Beach Pictures

Here are some more pictures from Saturday at Battery Beach. http://modularevpower.com/Battery%20Beach%20Burnout%202009.htm David Kerzel Pompano Beach ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] silver motor control

Yesterday at Battery Beach I saw a lot of cars with a silver air cooled motor controller. I made a note that it is called Logic Systems, but I can't find them on line. Does anyone have a link to these motor control people? David Kerzel Pompano Beach __

[FLEAA] More Battery Beach Pictures

Here are some more pictures from Saturday at Battery Beach. http://modularevpower.com/Battery%20Beach%20Burnout%202009.htm David Kerzel Pompano Beach ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] Volt

Interesting article about the Volt tires and radio http://www.manufacturing.net/article.aspx?id=185286 Anyone up on the Cadillac Converj which is a fancy Volt http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/experience/news_electric_vehicles.jsp David Kerzel Pompano Beach __

Re: [FLEAA] Shelby SuperCars Plans 1,000-Horsepower Electric Car

I saw this one a few weeks ago http://www.zimbio.com/Eliica http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2415/69/ I agree with you skepticism. David Kerzel Pompano Beach -Original Message- From: listserv-boun...@floridaeaa.org [mailto:listserv-boun...@floridaeaa.org] On Behalf Of Steven Talcott S

[FLEAA] power used in the Volt

I got this animation of power used in the Volt from Oregon Electric Vehicle Association. An animation from GM. http://celticsolar.blogspot.com/2008/11/inner-workings-of-chevy-volt.html ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.

[FLEAA] Motor in wheel

On a couple of occasions people have talked about motor in wheel technology. This is a link to a Michelin project http://www.motorauthority.com/michelins-active-wheel-technology-in-detail.ht ml David Kerzel Pompano Beach ___ Florida EAA mailing list li

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Scott, When I first saw this I wondered why you did not inspire the lender to risk his controller with a more descriptive project explanation? If the project is good for the EV community why not talk about it? David Kerzel Pompano Beach -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[

[FLEAA] Chrysler Announces Three Electric Vehicles

Chrysler has been working on an electric jeep as long as GM has been working on the Volt. Now they announce 3 models http://electronicdesign.com/Articles/Index.cfm?AD=1&ArticleID=19796&bypass=1 . The thing that bothers me about all these cars is the high performance and style are the most importa

Re: [FLEAA] Zilla News

That is serious news for people interested in conversion but it may explain why Zilla deliveries were so far out. As most of you know my conversion project is AC so my thoughts are perpendicular to most DC issues. I am very concerned about a major conversion player getting sold or dissolving. I rec

Re: [FLEAA] [SunEVA] EV & PHEV Battery Charger Hacking

Are you using the original control board to control the PWM but charging the series set of batteries from the FET on the primary of the transformer? I don't understand "Not bad for less than $50 for a 800 watt charger. Version 2.0 will use a 450 watt ATX supply with the hope of a bit more power." I

Re: [FLEAA] Transmissions and meet idea

I think you have all the questions and concerns about gears that many of us have. You can just jump in based on the experience of others or you can do the math and get a good idea what will happen. Some of the EV books discuss this and there are web sites that help, search for "ev calculations".

[FLEAA] August Meeting and charging

While the meeting yesterday had no real topic I learned a lot about public charging in a discussion with Charles. I think others learned a little about the implications of the National Electric Code Article 625 which is about charging EV's and conduction charging sites. After the meeting I was

[FLEAA] Tire loads

Last month I asked about how to get weights at each tire for my car before conversion. Any chance the scale can be at Saturdays meeting? David Kerzel From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lowell L. Simmons Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 1:52 PM To: FLEAA Mailing List

[FLEAA] Accessories for the Volt

I came across this article about accessories for the Volt. http://gm-volt.com/2008/01/29/chevy-volt-will-need-special-low-power-windshi eld-wipers-and-audio-system/ I found the comments by readers interesting. It was from a longer article at http://www.edn.com/article/CA6570998.html?industryid=4

[FLEAA] Dyson EV

I was sent this article about James Dyson, of vacuum cleaner fame, jumping into the EV game. http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/green-living/dyson-working-on-new-g eneration-of-fast-green-cars-852023.html David Kerzel Pompano Beach ___ Florid

[FLEAA] prius fire

Last week I saw a number of article about a Prius fire. As I read the articles it appears the problem was probably a marginal installation and a driver who was not willing to get service when problems started. My concern is a little bad press like this goes a long way with people with little or n

Re: [FLEAA] OK, members, join the fun of the EVI in your area!

What is EVI? I have seen a lot of dates and places but few details. David Kerzel Pompano Beach From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fran Sullivan-Fahs Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 5:37 AM To: FLEAA Mailing List Subject: [FLEAA] OK, members, join the fun of the EVI in

Re: [FLEAA] McCain calls for new EV battery technology

As we Know there is proven NiMH technology out there just locked up in the patent system. Lithium-ion seems to exist but is expensive and has safety issues. I believe the prize would be a gift to existing technology. I also believe that all this technology will never be available to the hobby bu

[FLEAA] G word on Green Planet

I saw the segment about the Quiet Drag Race on the G Word show on Green Planet network last night. It was short but positive about electric vehicles not being slow. I was wondering what caused the sparks during the race. Was the voltage of the new battery pack to high for the armature commutator

[FLEAA] can't wake up GM!

I am not a GM guy. I had a Vega once. My wife has a 3 year old Honda Accord that has only had oil changes and wiper blades. Not much for Honda or the dealer. I normally drive a 1988 Volvo 240, about 380,000 miles. One AC compressor, a water pump, and a radiator, 5 speedometers. Not much for V

[FLEAA] interesting Volt article

Here is an interesting link about the Chevy Volt http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200807/general-motors David Kerzel ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org

[FLEAA] next meeting

Will there be a meeting on June 14? I would like to talk with people who have built one and get some information about: battery types and brands in the real world, getting axel weight data, energy gages, and how do you find help when the project reaches a panic level. David Kerzel Pompano Beach

Re: [FLEAA] Choosing the right donor car

start all over...I would use a late model car with good interior. The interior is really where you will be spending most of your time with the car. Only the car enthusiasts, engineers and mechanics care about what is under the hood. Just my thoughts, Enjoy, Allan David, FloridaAME wrote:

Re: [FLEAA] no meeting

tal causeway, I sometimes wish I had more power on the uphill. Please continue to post your questions. Allan David, FloridaAME wrote: > My EV project is about 3 months into the design stage. I am looking into > small computers to use to charge batteries from the power line. > I realiz

[FLEAA] no meeting

My EV project is about 3 months into the design stage. I am looking into small computers to use to charge batteries from the power line. I realize that for my EV to have any positive value it must look good and be interesting to others in addition to my primary goal of getting me to work with less

Re: [FLEAA] RAV4 EV NiMH Flyer (Handout)

My EV project is at month 3 of the planning and design level and I share some of these concerns. As your article points out there have been a lot of production EV out there that work on older proven technology. I believe that consumers would complain if there new expensive EV had NiMH batteries and

Re: [FLEAA] Regen

miss a properly designed DC motor conversion as lack-luster. I can think of one particular black EV with DC motor(s) and no tranny that can keep you in your seat all the way down the road. Shawn _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David, FloridaA

[FLEAA] Regen

I am trying to pick parts to plan a conversion and regen possibilities are on my mind also. I have started with the dynamics of the moving car and studied my commute to work and back home. My trip is about 7 miles each way, speeds are 35-45 MPH, and has 18 stops/starts. About 20% of the trip po

[FLEAA] initial thoughts

I learned a lot at the meeting this week end. A number of my initial thoughts about an EV has changed. My initial thoughts were to get a sound but older car for conversion. I have realized that y first conversion will probably not be the last and My first conversion will need a second owner.

[FLEAA] battery patent

Does anyone know the patent number(s) involved? David ___ Florida EAA mailing list listserv@floridaeaa.org http://www.floridaeaa.org