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Hi,just checking in and saying hello. I'm hoping to get some help and advice regarding a future project I would like to start. My plan is to convert an...
alaskairhog
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Sep 3, 2008
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I wouldn't use a D&D motor because the lead batteries are too heavy... what kind of acceleration do you want?...
Michael Golub
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Sep 3, 2008
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I'm somewhat confused with what you stated.  Are you suggesting the problem is the motor not having enough power, or that I shouldn't use lead batteries? ...
Andrew Cunningham
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Sep 3, 2008
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Do you have an early bug? If not you'll probably get something weighs about 1900 pounds. How fast? How far? How much acceleration? It will impact on how you...
Michael Golub
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Sep 3, 2008
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I am not as familiar with the D&D motor but I would agree that a 6.7" motor may be a little small if you're wanting decent acceleration. An 8" motor by ADC...
Mike Willmon
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Sep 3, 2008
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Didn't you tell me Andrew it was like a '66 Bug? And you were looking for 30 miles? I would caveat that to say you want to make 30 miles down to a depth of...
Mike Willmon
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Sep 3, 2008
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Andrew, What is your driving circuit? like are you trying to do 30 miles at 65 mph? Do you have hills to climb?...
Michael Golub
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Sep 3, 2008
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Correct, a '66 Bug is what I will most likely use (lighter than a super beetle).  As far as my driving circuit goes, it would mostly be main city...
Andrew Cunningham
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Sep 4, 2008
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... The 12HP 6.7" D&D systems, I've been told, feel stock up to 45mph and then slow down. It took another 10 seconds for a Geo Metro to reach 55mph. If I...
Grant Stockly
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Sep 4, 2008
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This Week's EV News including Consumer Reports on Hybrids <http://electricandhybridcars.com/index.php/pages/electriccarnews.html> Stories Include: Chrysler to...
Susie
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Sep 5, 2008
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Ok, so from the feedback I've gotten it sounds like the D&D motor might be too underpowered for what I want.  I've looked in evalbum and have a few that have...
Andrew Cunningham
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Sep 6, 2008
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... 500A would be fine for your the Netgrain 9" series. ... If you're using a Netgrain motor you'll want the 120v. Voltage gets you speed. 96v wouldn't feel...
Grant Stockly
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Sep 7, 2008
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The other thing you could do is drive your 30 miles with a GPS unit that will record your location and elevation every second. You can then establish your...
Michael Golub
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Sep 7, 2008
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... "Normal" motors are rated in RPM per volt and torque (units) per amp. The traction motors commonly used in EV conversions are series wound. Since the...
Grant Stockly
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Sep 7, 2008
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From: Michael Golub <fourak@...> Subject: Re: [AlaskaEVA] new to yahoo alaskaEVA group To: AlaskaEVA@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008,...
Andrew Cunningham
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Sep 8, 2008
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I made a simple calculator here: (the default values are for my pickup truck) ...
Michael Golub
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Sep 8, 2008
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The Mean Green Machines episode featuring the Killacycle is on at 8:30 tonight, channel 105 Planet Green :-D...
Mike Willmon
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Sep 10, 2008
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<http:///> <http://electricandhybridcars.com/index.php/pages/electriccarnews.html> This Week's EV News including Fisker gets a $65M boost ...
Susie
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Sep 11, 2008
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Don't know how I missed this one. Nice video report on the Tesla http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=229378...
Mike
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Sep 16, 2008
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I wonder how we go about getting Anchorage set up as a Host city? Anyone want to dig up some info? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7obxf8Hruk...
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Sep 17, 2008
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Reminder from: AlaskaEVA Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AlaskaEVA/cal Alaska EVA Meeting Friday September 19, 2008 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (This event...
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Sep 18, 2008
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I am not going to be able to make a meeting again this month. My apologies to the list for letting the auto announcement continue. I will post it up again...
Mike Willmon
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Sep 18, 2008
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Darn, I was hoping to attend. Maybe next time....
Andrew Cunningham
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Sep 18, 2008
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This Week's EV News including including McCain Buys Prius <http://electricandhybridcars.com/index.php/pages/electriccarnews.html> Stories Include: Tesla to...
Susie
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Sep 18, 2008
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I will not be able to attend this month's meeting either. I am performing in VivaVoom Brrr-lesque's Calendar Cuties show at the Snow Goose Friday and Saturday...
Jon
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Sep 18, 2008
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EV News including Tesla's 'Bluestar' to be all-electric family car <http://electricandhybridcars.com/index.php/pages/electriccarnews.html> Tesla's 'Bluestar'...
Susie
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Sep 25, 2008
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Hello Everybody, I posed this problem to some engineers regards my project. they want to know the following. First of all I want an engine with 400 hp.=300kW I...
JR Garcey
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Sep 30, 2008
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Frank You sound a little new to all this. You are sizing your electric motor incorrectly. You cannot compare the HP in gasoline engine with the HP in an...
Michael Golub
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Sep 30, 2008
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Lets start with some assumptions on my part. A standars size sportscar these days is 2000 to 2500 lbs so you are talking a 4000 to 5000 lb car. Thats pretty...
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al1d2003
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Sep 30, 2008
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Unfortunately there is usually a huge difference between "want" and "can have". ... Hopefully we achieve some new tech breakthroughs in the near future that...
Patrick Donnelly
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