Its gotten fairly cold in Chicago now, so I've got a few more observations: 1.) It appears that EV mode is unavailable when the ICE is below somewhere between...
Chris Ewert
chris@...
Jan 2, 2008 3:55 am
1939
... This is revelational moment for me. So this is why I have yet to see ANY stealth mode benefits. Because of my short trips (even on the freeway for...
Darren
eaa-phev@...
Jan 2, 2008 6:14 pm
1940
... I think so. At least thats what it seems like to me. I know I've seen people talking about "mode 4" which is the mode where the Prius will readily drop...
Chris Ewert
chris@...
Jan 2, 2008 6:36 pm
1941
Just curious of what it takes to outfit a Prius with a block heater. I'm moving to North Chicago for the military. I bought the car within the last year and...
Jeremy Patrick
admin2@...
Jan 2, 2008 6:52 pm
1942
... From what I've read on priuschat.com, it's pretty straight forward. Also, there are many people in Chicago willing to help with the install. I had to order...
Brandon Galbraith
brandon.galbraith@...
Jan 2, 2008 6:54 pm
1943
Just after I sent the email a priuschat link pointed me to the Canadian Toyota block heater. Supposedly it seems to drop right in place, route the wire and...
Jeremy Patrick
admin2@...
Jan 2, 2008 7:05 pm
1944
... I haven't measured the draw, but I can check. -brandon ... The EAA-PHEV website is at http://www.eaa-phev.org The list archive...
Brandon Galbraith
brandon.galbraith@...
Jan 2, 2008 7:09 pm
1945
Ok, maybe the description didn't say drop right in. Given the descriptions I've just read, I think I'll take up the offer of anyone in the Chicago area who...
Jeremy Patrick
admin2@...
Jan 2, 2008 7:11 pm
1946
Chris Ewert sent an email a few weeks ago stating it was 400 watts, but also that it needed a 3 hour pre-heat cycle to get the engine up to temp. Gene D ...
DeJoannis, Eugene
edejoannis@...
Jan 2, 2008 7:33 pm
1947
Chris, On this topic, Lately the nighttime temps are <20 F. I now note my '05 refuses EV mode requests until it is fully warmed-up (5-7 minutes). Previously,...
eaa-phev@...
Jan 2, 2008 10:14 pm
1948
... The warm up curve will be an exponential, and so there is a tradeoff as to comparing power consumed versus fuel saved. Is there a link to the temperature...
Robert Bruninga
bruninga@...
Jan 2, 2008 10:37 pm
1949
... The Prius won't let you go to EV mode if the ICE is less than ~32F. My guess is thats what you are running into if you can get into EV after the initial...
Chris Ewert
chris@...
Jan 2, 2008 11:03 pm
1950
... A BMS is absolutely required when using more than one Li-ion cell in series. But as Chris Ewert said, a BMS is a benefit when it comes to protecting the ...
Per Hassel Sørensen
eaa-phev@...
Jan 3, 2008 12:45 am
1951
Heaters How about for this I will open a new topic. Wait until I take some pictures too. Sorry, the hairdryer is Conair. I chose the pancake size so that it...
eaa-phev@...
Jan 3, 2008 2:41 pm
1952
... This is interesting. If I understand correctly from the datasheet, the chips basically do the level shifting and provide an output that goes to an A/D...
Chris Ewert
chris@...
Jan 3, 2008 8:47 pm
1953
Chris, et al Thanks Per Hassel Sørensen , I think you may be on to something good. I have contacted intersil with a purchase request for the evaluation ...
Steve Woodruff
eaa-phev@...
Jan 3, 2008 9:27 pm
1954
... Yes on all your questions, based on my reading of the datasheet. Balancing algorithm: see the ISL9208_16_17 Microcode Ref Guide 072707.pdf file in the zip...
Davide Andrea
eaa-phev@...
Jan 3, 2008 10:15 pm
1955
... Thanks for finding that. Its very helpful, not just for this chip, but for understanding how battery balancing systems in general work. A link directly...
Chris Ewert
chris@...
Jan 3, 2008 11:04 pm
1956
... Chris, The IC pair has two layers of functionality. Layer one is automatic functions not requring a microcontroller (MCU). These functions basically...
Per Hassel Sørensen
eaa-phev@...
Jan 3, 2008 11:50 pm
1957
In this application, a single Hall effect sensor would be sufficient. With the right type it would be possible to also monitor bidirectionally. I used some...
Per Hassel Sørensen
eaa-phev@...
Jan 4, 2008 12:25 am
1958
... For a hybrid a bi-directional hall effect sensor is necessary since it has to measure regen. At any rate, the Prius checks the hall effect sensor at the...
Chris Ewert
chris@...
Jan 4, 2008 1:06 am
1959
... I'd be interested to know this too if anyone has info. The OEM battery definitely shows lower voltage immediately. ... We now, have a new dedicated GFCI...
Darren
eaa-phev@...
Jan 4, 2008 5:43 am
1960
I've been playing with a coworkers "$100" OLPC, see laptop.org One Laptop Per Child, actual cost is $400 for 2, 1 gets donated. Where I ran accross this: ...
Ryan Fulcher
eaa-phev@...
Jan 4, 2008 10:13 am
1961
This is probably already known by the peeps in the know... http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHHW6&P=0 ...
Brian Crouch
eaa-phev@...
Jan 4, 2008 4:31 pm
1962
... The point of balancing is to be able to carry as much electrical energy as possible the moment you unplug. Balancing during discharging will reduce that...
Davide Andrea
eaa-phev@...
Jan 4, 2008 5:08 pm
1963
... Hi David, In the world of industrial electric vehicles, it is standard practice to equalize flooded lead acid batteries at 100% SOC. I always just...
Forbes Bagatelle-Black
diarmaede@...
Jan 4, 2008 5:17 pm
1964
... Yes, but only if you use the MOSFETs in series with the pack, which is fine for low power packs, but not for PHEVs. So, the Micro HAS to work for safety,...
Davide Andrea
eaa-phev@...
Jan 4, 2008 5:25 pm
1965
... The level of complexity is dependent on what requirements we have - so I guess we have started this discussion the wrong way ;-) I think we all want to...
Per Hassel Sørensen
eaa-phev@...
Jan 4, 2008 7:10 pm
1966
Does anyone know the pinout for the OEM battery current sensor (hall effect) or if the sensor has a built in amplifier right off? Thanks, Chris ... The...
Chris Ewert
chris@...
Jan 5, 2008 8:58 pm
1967
... See included file. -- Davide Andrea VP Engineering Hybrids Plus hybrids-plus.com 303-444-0569 (W) 303-413-1500 (C) ... The EAA-PHEV website is at...
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