I'm playing around with this to have ~100W of power @ 300 RPM and no added drag when power is not being used. The electrical part of the conversion was to add...
I'd considered trying something like that but decided an alternator was too heavy for my desires. I think it should be possible to drive the stator with a...
Chrysler's first production electric car will be a 268-horsepower, two-seat sports car, likely one that's similar to the Dodge Circuit concept--assuming that...
Australian engineers have developed a plug-in hybrid electric car that not only generates power but can pump it back into the grid, potentially reducing...
During a low-key ceremony just over a week ago, the first public high-voltage charging station for electric vehicles was inaugurated at the Gateway Center in...
... When I was in Boston, the Alewife T-station had charging stations in the parking garage. they were the primo spots. Close to the doors to the subway...
These helpful tips will help you to get the most out of your vehicle and keep your ride going for the long haul. It's not difficult to keep your vehicle in...
A new power packed performance super car has been designed in California that can run at the speed of 155 mph without conventional fuel. For startup this car...
Elden I have been corresponding with the organizers for the Velomobile Symposium in Copenhagen in October. They want me to present a paper on my VM and a...
Thanks for the invite, John. I am on the road now touring the west by car with folding bikes along. I wouldn't be able to attend Copenhagen, but would be...
Hi, I am new to this great forum and wonder whether there are members in Europe. I ordered a www.grubberassist.com, I guess based on the knowledge of John...
... Hello Paul; Sorry I have been away from this ULEA site. I tried contacting Gruber to find out how they claim 1 hour or more run times on such a small Li...
... Hi Paul, I tried to order a Gruber Assist for my Trike, but they wouldn't sell in the USA. I would be very interested how yours works for you. Neal...
This might not be quite ULEA but maybe interesting: http://www.vissim.us/solutions/electric_vehicle_drive_motor.html Their website I think is here: ...
--Hi Paul; If you would like to see what is the state of the art in home built electric assist for bikes and trikes, go to endless-sphere.com in the non hub...
Hi John, Elden, Hi All, Well '42' has been on the road for a little while now. The ride quality from the suspension is very good, and coupled with the long...
... You might try this, but it's heavy, http://www.ebike.biz/images/torquesensorweb.jpg Capable of replacing a Hall Effect throttle. Your throttle issues sound...
Hi, I don't know if this info. will be any help with your system. Â Have you read some of the RC controller problems that Matt S. is dealing with on...
Great to hear from you again, Dave. Glad to hear it is running. John and I can use a switch as a throttle because our motors are small enough the full power...
Hi John Tetz (and others) - I was wondering what your current recommendations are for tires ? Also what tire size are you using on your ULEA trike ? I may be...
Thanks Elden. I'm using a servo tester. One problem is that it uses a 270 degree potentiometer. I'm trying to think of an easy way to gear it somehow to 90...
Dave, Can you hack into the Servo Tester and run the potentiometer wires out to an external pot, or one of the available throttles (I use the Magura)? Miles ...
Dave, I got my 5K Magura from 4QD http://www.4qd.co.uk/accs/pots.html - they also supply different sorts of mounted potentiometers, including a push-button...
Miles, thanks for the 4QD tip-off - I've just ordered a Magura hand throttle from them - should be with me in a few days. This should solve most of my...
Dave, I'm glad you managed to track down the miscreant element... : ) Miles ... From: Dave Wrath-Sharman To: ULEA@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009...
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