Posted on Jun 09, 2009 under lead acid |
Just showing off some of the cool new electric cars and putting to rest some of the myths out there. When people think of electric cars, typically they think of older ugly slower models, lead-acid batterys, and BS propaganda they’ve read slamming the “electric cars”(as though they all carried the exact same attributes)
The battery technology has changed(and will change even more when nanowire battery becomes common), the speeds have changed, the climate versatility has changed, the prices are changing, the car companies are changing… everything is changing for the better. I expect to see a lot more support for EV’s during and after 2010.
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Posted on Jun 07, 2009 under lead acid |
Of the original 1115 GM EV1s only 40 or so still exist. These were severely disabled by GM and given to universities and museums. A few more may still exist as part of GM’s fool cell research projects. In Early December of 2007 one of them was resurrected, making its first public appearance Dec 8th at Renewable L.A., and then a few days later at the Seattle chapter of the Electric Auto ociation’s monthly meeting on December 11th.
The 1997 PbA (Lead Acid) EV1 was reanimated by university faculty, students, EV Bones, and Pv’s donated Tech2 scanner! Mike, a retired instructor made sure to mention that the car was a part of their ongoing Hybrid project as GM stipulated that the EV1 must not be used as an EV as part of their agreement when donating it to the school.
Enjoy this collection of videos, just in time for the holidays! See http://www.seattleeva.org/wiki/GM_EV1_WWU_Resurrection
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Posted on Jun 05, 2009 under lead acid |
In this video i finally decided to show you how IMPRESSIVE are these A123 cells. During the test, when the starter ran for about 2-3sec, the current reached 230A.
The GM volt wanted to use the same A123 brand and chemistry of these cells.
I never saw any smaller booster pack than this one that i built.. even though i searched on the www or in any stores.. so i believe that this is probably the most compact and powerfull boostpack in the world… They dont need to be plugged like 10 or 15 minutes like many “booster” conected to lighter plug….
This one can quick boost in less than 30sec.. just the time to connect it.. no need to wait!
For those who ask about battery mixing.. there is no problem.. their charge voltage is 14.4V (3.6V/cells) and this is the same common voltage of any alternator charging voltage. their charge and discharge profile (graph curve) one of the most similar than SLA (lead acid)… Nicad or NiMh can not do that… they can explode… the A123 can not explode.. just search about: “A123 Nail test” on youtube you will see… they are SAFE battery.. no toxic.. no fire…
In this voideo i’m not trying to sale them.. I repeat: I just want to show people that the NEW Lithium battery are far away from the last that explode (Sony lithium cobalt.. like on the laptop or cellphone..)
Like for the SAFT battery, the army is using them too.
I know these A123 cells perfectly cause i tested them and i know every of their caracteristics. Just ask.. that will be a pleasure to me to tell you about them!
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Posted on Jun 04, 2009 under lead acid |
1996 Miata converted into an electric car. Owner provides a brief overview of the project.
10 (12V) batteries
Total of 120V
105 Horse Power
Approximately $7,000.00 in supplies, most bought at Skycraft located in Winter Park, Florida.
Ten weekends to complete the conversion.
Electric Miata specifications
Updated: July 31, 2008
You Tube video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkzAWzx_lDY
Photos – http://www.flickr.com/photos/78779152@N00/
Specifications Album — http://evalbum.com/1389
Starting Kit – http://www.electroauto.com/
Best source for electronics – http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/
Vehicle 1996 Mazda Miata
Motor Warfield Impulse 9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain 5 speed manual
Controller Curtis 1221
Batteries 10 Universal Batteries 12550, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage 120 Volts
Charger Zivan NG3
Top Speed 70 MPH (112 KPH)
Range 26 Miles (41 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity 2 adults
Conversion Time 10 weeks
Conversion Cost $ 7,500
Expert Advice – http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html
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Posted on May 28, 2009 under lead acid |
A trip to the autoparts store yeilded in this project I have been waiting to do for months now.
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