Hi All, A quick update to of Thursday's Forum Discussion Meeting. Thanks to the 6 people who were able to attend - we read ( and discussed) the comments of all...
Ken Hunt
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 12:44 am
7036
On Jun 1, 2008, at 5:44 PM, Ken Hunt wrote: [snip] ... I would be happy to help moderate a section on EV construction/ operation. I've built 2 EVs, I'm working...
Paul
pg@...
Jun 2, 2008 2:44 am
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This is my first foray into the world of electric vehicles. I plan on attending the meeting on June 10. If it is possible to convert an old (early 1980s)...
Lisa Allen
lallen@...
Jun 2, 2008 1:59 pm
7038
The answer to that question - for any vehicle (in my opinion) - is always yes. *** But the yes comes with some conditions. *** What is your expected - usage...
Tim - Offgrid Enginee...
offgrid@...
Jun 2, 2008 3:43 pm
7039
Hey all, According to this Evalbum post, Elctro Automotive estimates this car will do 100MPH max, and has a range of 150 miles. All on 18 8v lead acid...
Ken Hunt
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 4:10 pm
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My BS detector is going off after hearing a claim of 100MPH and 150 miles on lead acid. Blake Murray Program Director Automotive Technology Wenatchee Valley...
Murray, Blake
bmurray@...
Jun 2, 2008 4:12 pm
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Of course it is possible. All downhill and 150 mph tailwind. Dan Bentler Ken Hunt <kenmhunt@...> wrote: Hey all, According to this Evalbum post, Elctro...
Dan Bentler
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 4:19 pm
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Or, unless you have specific reasons for choosing a small motorcycle and doing your own conversion (which I can fully understand), you might just look over the...
brian hughes
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 4:26 pm
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Ken, I think the operative word is "estimated" ;^) I think it's a stretch but then I don't know anything about AC drives either. dave ... Visit the SEVA...
Dave
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 5:23 pm
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Well the minimalist keeps censoring me. Pictures are too big? Ok. . . Here is the text at least, since I'm unclear on if that went through. Hello Lisa and...
john stueve
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 5:23 pm
7045
Morning Lisa: Check these folks out. They are New Members also, and I think they are doing this very thing with moped's Soundspeed Scooters Rob, and Jeb 132...
Steven Lough
stevenslough@...
Jun 2, 2008 5:24 pm
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He is running a AC type drive. Being more efficient extends the range. Also has regenerative braking to extend the range. He is using heavier duty batteries...
Randy Carter
rwcarter.wa@...
Jun 2, 2008 5:27 pm
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I can not attend, in conflict with my Son Zack's College Graduation Party... But would love to get a report and pictures from SEVA folks who can... ... ...
Steven Lough
stevenslough@...
Jun 2, 2008 5:28 pm
7048
I know somebody that has that exact same setup, 914, 144V, Azure Dynamics AC24...it is even red. He gets around 65 miles of range at the top end, and ...
Carlo Zaskorski
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 5:34 pm
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150 miles might be possible with a full discharge of the batteries (bad), and a flat, level, continuous 30-40mph but certainly not 150 miles of practical...
brian hughes
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 5:42 pm
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The AFS Trinity folks are doing a test drive event today and tomorrow for the press to show off their "extreme hybrid" technology applied to a couple of Saturn...
Tom Saxton
tomsax@...
Jun 2, 2008 5:51 pm
7051
A recent press release from Tesla mentioned at the bottom that the Tesla Roadster had received a 256 MPG-equivalent rating from the EPA. Previously, they had...
Tom Saxton
tomsax@...
Jun 2, 2008 6:44 pm
7052
People could be educated to think in terms of KW/per/mile... or KWh/per/mile.. They could have two figures, one for highway, and one for city, just as the EPA...
Steven Lough
stevenslough@...
Jun 2, 2008 7:27 pm
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Tom, how do you contact them to make an appt for a test drive? I tried calling the local number, but they refer you to their website. ... From: "Tom Saxton"...
Chuck
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 7:42 pm
7054
It seems to me that you have to bring the point home in one simple statement that doesn't require the listener to go look at their utility bill and do a units...
Tom Saxton
tomsax@...
Jun 2, 2008 8:08 pm
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Thanks Tom. I am surprised at EVents how often, even after talking about it being an EV, people ask "how many miles per gallon do you get?". There are lots of...
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 8:18 pm
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Tom> ... to sell them on the idea now you have to hit them with a number Tom> they can relate to immediately. Which 200 MPGe does quite nicely. ;-) -- Skip...
skip@...
Jun 2, 2008 8:19 pm
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I think a more palatable number that people can grasp right now is miles per charge. People want to know how far they can go and the limiting factor (for...
Reed Speir
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 8:28 pm
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Certainly both are important. They want to know how far they can go, and mile per mile driven, how much cheaper is it than gas. Ken ... Visit the SEVA website...
Ken Hunt
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 9:23 pm
7059
Was JUST down at the Sight...( at South Lk Union Park) Beautiful big Trailer with fantastic Graphics. Tomorrow, the Mayor, and the Governor will be there,...
Steven Lough
stevenslough@...
Jun 2, 2008 9:41 pm
7060
Latest Consumer Reports has a "Greener Car" section which compares cars on a $/MPG Spec which I thought was also interesting. IE People want a higher MPG ...
James Adcock
jimad@...
Jun 2, 2008 10:03 pm
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(Reserve not met) http://tinyurl.com/64w34j ... Visit the SEVA website at http://www.seattleeva.org If you wish to unsubscribe from this mailing, send mail to ...
James Adcock
jimad@...
Jun 2, 2008 10:15 pm
7062
* from http://www.newrules.org/ [image: Driving our Way to Energy Independence]<http://www.newrules.org/electricity/drivingourway.pdf>Driving Our Way to...
seva@...
Jun 2, 2008 10:49 pm
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Hi Steve, I sent you 2 apps awhile back and asked how to get $$ to you... Any thoughts? Craig ************** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch...
cvinton957@...
Jun 2, 2008 11:52 pm
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Although somewhat off-topic for EV tech, I think the movie clip at the other side of the below link is the motivation for doing conversions rather than waiting...
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