If li-ion batts become affordable and available, my next question would be -what chargers have a charging algorithm for li-ion?
Or what would I have to do to get my Zivan's and PFC to charge a li-ion pack? If the the newer batt chemistries need sensitivity to the batt temperature at the end of the charge, using a bad-boy would be out (unless you want to spend a sleepless night 'pack-sitting' the charge current). Most conversions will have an 'open air' batt rack design. This could be to our advantage compared to the production EVs that are locked up tight. The newer batts (li-ion, NiHM, NiZn) in our racks would be able to dissipate heat better. And if one's charger didn't taper on the temperature, perhaps we could make a simple charging algorithm that tapers where we think the temperature would be (at a certain pack voltage). Of course, hot climates would change that, etc. Since we are a large group of 'put it out there' EV drivers, there is going to be some brave soles to try this first. So, lets think how we can do this, and be ready for when we 'can' get our hands on these batts! Watt do you think? ===== ' ____ ~/__|o\__ '@----- @'---(= . http://geocities.com/brucedp/ . EV List Editor & RE newswires . (originator of the EV ascci art above) ===== __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com
