EV Digest 4610
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Touch Screen Controller?
by "Noel P. Luneau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
2) Re: Plus and Minus Together
by Victor Tikhonov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
3) Woodburn Sponsors
by Chip Gribben <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
4) EVLN(Tyco ELiTE RK series lithium-ion batteries)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
5) Re: Zilla Backorders
by Otmar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
6) EVLN('plug in' hybrid conversions commercialised by UK company)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
7) EVLN(Indian car earns British kudos)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
8) Re: Plus and Minus Together
by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
9) EVLN(EVs & hybrids using Li-ions)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
10) EVLN(Toyota plans hybrid-powered versions of all of its models)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
11) EVLN(Loganite introduces new low-speed electric car)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
12) EVLN(The Electric Car's Not Dead; Asian EVs)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
13) EVLN(Subaru to commence electric vehicle production)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
14) EVLN(MMC/TEPCO plan plug-in electric car)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
15) EVLN(Coming Soon Electric buses, EV-2)
by bruce parmenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Hi Sam,
This is good use for a home automation controller.
I'm very interested.
Thanks,
Noel
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Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 11:05 AM
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Subject: Touch Screen Controller?
Hey guys. I've been doing my research for my EV, and I am going to use
a home automation controller I've got to run everything (instead of a
bunch of switches). Its a grayscale touchscreen. It'll use RFID to
login (vs a key), and can control the contactors, automatic climate
control (or manual, with temp sensor in the cabin), control direction,
open doors, control windows, show status of various items, talk to you,
and whatever else can be controlled with a relay. Would anyone else
have interest in one of these?
It doesnt run an operating system, and won't crash, and it uses very
little power (so it can be on all the time). I'm going to shave the
door handles and put a RFID reader in each of the doors for opening (get
rid of the lock mechanism). Any interest?
-Sam
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The source of confusion is this: What Otmar describes is true and spaced
apart cables form a physical "loop" which emits elevtromagnetic
waves asthe current through them changes. The "loop" in this case
it is most accurate description of the physical arrangement of cables.
But in electronics, the term "ground loop" is well established
and understood, and it is something other than what Otmar described.
Victor
Ryan Stotts wrote:
Victor wrote:
The electrical ground loop you're describing is totally different
animal, it has to do with having common ground point of few loads
electrically away from the power source. In an EV has nothing to do
with physical distance between cables.
I think I got that mixed up with this:
"In order to further reduce noise emissions, power wires of a given
circuit should be run together in close proximity. For example: The
wires to the motor from the controller should all be close to each
other and secured together with wire ties. The same goes for the
battery connections. Anytime power wires carrying the same current in
opposite directions are not in close proximity, they form a loop. A
loop is very much like an antenna and it transmits unwanted electrical
noise.
Signal wires should also be run in sets. It is best to keep all the
wires for a given circuit in a tight bundle."
http://cafeelectric.com/products/zilla/Html/HB2Man.html
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Yes, Woodburn is on for September 4, 2005
The T-shirts for the race are being printed tomorrow.
This year's sponsors are:
EV Parts
Exide
KTA Services
Manzanita Micro
Oregon Electric Vehicle Association
Quick Cable
Suncoast Electric Vehicle Outfitters
Sure Power Industries
Zortch Electric Designs
Gates open at 8:00 am
Chip Gribben
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Tyco Electronics Exhibiting at Battcon 2005; Introducing an
Enhanced Warranty and a Streamlined Maintenance Schedule for
ROUND CELL and Two New Versions of the ELiTE RK Series
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)----Tyco Electronics Power Systems will
demonstrate its ELECTRO-TYTE(TM) ROUND CELL Composite Battery
Stand and two new versions of ELiTE RK(TM) series lithium-ion
batteries.
Tyco Electronics Power Systems is enhancing the warranty for the
ROUND CELL battery to include in-and-out services during the
15-year full warranty portion of the 40-year warranty period, and
streamlining the maintenance requirements. The ROUND CELL has an
expected life exceeding 70 years.
The ROUND CELL Composite Battery Stand, initially introduced in
June 2004, is the only flooded battery stand with integrated
spill containment. It combines proven composite technology with
an innovative design, optimizing flexibility and significantly
reducing installation time. Its acid spill containment capability
eliminates frequent need for expensive maintenance of
conventional spill systems.
"The industry has acknowledged for years that the ROUND CELL
battery is the premier battery for the Central Office
applications," said William Godfrey, senior manager at Tyco
Electronics Power Systems. "Life and reliability data shows that
the ROUND CELL battery is performing even better than projected
after three decades of being on the market. Now we are able to
further enhance the industry leading warranty for the battery
while reducing maintenance requirements."
In addition, Allan Maly, energy reserve business manager at Tyco
Electronics Power Systems, is to discuss telecom battery issues
and alternate battery choices along with other panelists at
Battcon on Tuesday, May 3.
The ELiTE RK series offers two new versions of lithium-ion
batteries -- the 24V and the 48V for flooded 52V application.
Tyco Electronics Power Systems is the first and only company that
is introducing either version. "These new additions give our
customers the flexibility to use lithium-ion technology in
various applications, or to mix lithium-ion batteries with their
existing lead acid products in the field," said Maly.
The 23" rack-mounted, light-weight ELiTE RK batteries are
designed to produce low float current at high temperatures,
maintain full capacity over wide ranges of discharge times, and
emit no initial voltage drop during discharge. Patrick Ng,
distinguished member of technical staff at Tyco Electronics Power
Systems, is to present a feasibility study of mixing parallel
strings of lithium-ion batteries and lead acid batteries for
telecommunications applications at Battcon on Wednesday, May 4.
"We are excited to exhibit the ROUND CELL Composite Battery Stand
and two new versions of ELiTE RK series lithium-ion batteries at
Battcon this year," said Sabi Varma, vice president, Marketing
and Development Engineering at Tyco Electronics Power Systems.
"These products demonstrate our commitment to bringing quality,
innovation and savings to customers."
About Tyco Electronics Power Systems
Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc., a business unit of Tyco
Electronics, is a leading global provider of innovative, reliable
power supply products including AC/DC and DC/DC switching power
supplies, batteries and complete communications and energy power
systems. Tyco Electronics Power Systems also offers custom
design, engineering, installation and technical support services
to its customers. For more information on Tyco Electronics Power
Systems, visit http://www.power.tycoelectronics.com.
ELECTRO-TYTE, ELiTE RK, ROUND CELL, AND TYCO are trademarks.
Tyco Electronics Power Systems John Cariker, 972-284-2007
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Is it true there is like a 2 months backorder or wait time for the
1k Zilla Controllers ? WOW! There has to be somewhere that has
them in stock now...
Evsource hasnt returned my calls at all, has anyone dealt with these guys ?
CWarman
Yes, it is true.
I hand build every Zilla and usually have a good idea where they are.
I don't know anyone who has stock. Just a couple weeks ago, for the
first time in a year I had factory stock on six units, but within a
week they sold out. There may be some customers who have them but
have not installed them yet.
I'm very sorry for the delays.
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http://www.CafeElectric.com/ Home of the Zilla.
http://www.evcl.com/914 My electric 914
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http://www.csrwire.com/article.cgi/4030.html
Press release from: Amberjac Projects Limited
European Plug in Prius Launched
Greener more fuel efficient 'plug in' hybrid conversions to be
commercialised in Europe by UK company in partnership with
EnergyCS and Edrive Systems
(CSRwire) United Kingdom, Lincolnshire- Amberjac Projects Limited
are proud to announce, in conjunction with our USA partners
EnergyCS and Edrive Systems LLC, the launch of the 'Plug In'
Hybrid concept in Europe. Incorporates Valence Technology's
SaphionRR Lithium-ion battery allowing more zero-emission driving
and improved consumption.
Amberjac Projects is in the process of acquiring exclusive
European rights from Edrive Systems and EnergyCS to offer
integrated conversions and licensing of the Edrive Systems
'Plug-in' concept to integrators and OEM manufacturers.
"This is a breakthrough in the industry. The PHEV allows
renewable energy to displace gasoline, reducing our reliance on
fossil fuels," said Stephan Godevais, president and CEO of
Valence Technology." We are pleased that Amberjac Projects have
followed EnergyCS and Edrive Systems by adopting a Saphion
solution for the European Prius PHEV conversion kit."
'Plug-in' hybrids have a higher capacity battery system and the
capability to recharge from national grid electricity supplies,
adding renewable energy to the transportation fuel mix.
Recharging will normally take place overnight utilising cheap
rate electricity and taking advantage of spare off peak
generation capacity, taking advantage of unused capacity at that
time.
The 'Plug-in' Hybrid concept is a revolutionary development
offering significant improvements in fuel efficiency and zero
emission electric vehicle range, and represents a major
advancement in Hybrid vehicle technology.
The first vehicle to be converted will be a Toyota Prius and will
be available for demonstrations or press events at the end of
July 2005, with a vehicle conversion commercially available in
early 2006. Early adopters are being sought for initial
development vehicles, at higher initial cost, to assist us with
our data generation programme or for extended fleet trials.
Recently the Edrive Systems Plug-in Prius achieved 102mpg (US
Gallon) over the first 60 miles and a net 84mpg over a 150 mile
course in the Tour de Sol in New York, first place in Hybrid
category and first place in technical innovation.
Plug in upgrades will be offered for other hybrid vehicles as
they become available from OEM manufacturers, such as the new
Lexus RX400h hybrid, GS450h hybrid and the European version of
the Ford Escape hybrid. OEM manufacturers are invited to discuss
the possibilities of integrating the plug-in concept in new
vehicle development programmes with the 4x4 (SUV) and
large/medium vehicle markets of particular focus.
The key elements of the Prius 'Plug-in' conversion are as
follows:
1) 9kWh SaphionT battery system replaces the standard 1.3kWh NiMH
pack
2) BMU (Battery Management Unit) system that interfaces
seamlessly with the Toyota Hybrid System (THS)
3) Up to 35 miles EV range at urban speeds below 33mph
4) 130 in combined cycle driving (130 miles per imperial gallon,
1 Imperial gallon = 4.4 litres; 1 US gallon = 3.8 Litres)
5) Returns to normal Prius hybrid mode when battery pack
depleted
6) Compact Onboard charging system, charge anywhere
7) Charged by domestic electrical power. Charge overnight using
cheap rate off peak electricity and grid renewables.
8) Can be conveniently charged by roadside charging systems
9) Will be the first commercially available plug-in hybrid,
pre-orders being taken
For more information please contact:
Gail Deptford, Media Contact
Amberjac Projects Limited
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
+44 (0) 7802 360020
Simon Sheldon, Managing Director
Amberjac Projects Limited
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
+44 (0) 77805 96186
www.plugin-hybrid.com
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Indian car earns British kudos
- REVA NAMED MOST ETHICAL VEHICLE
A Reva rolls in Bangalore
An Indian-made electrical car, known as Reva G-Wiz and
manufactured by a firm in Bangalore, has been named the most
ethical vehicle on the roads in the UK by Ethical Consumer
magazine.
About 20 companies which make environmentally friendly cars were
tested by the magazine but the Indian entry, about 200 of which
have sold in Britain since it was marketed a year ago, came out
on top.
Owners do not have to pay a road tax on the car (well over £100 a
year) nor a congestion charge of £5 a day for driving into
central London. Parking is also free in designated areas.
It is sold in Britain through a company called GoinGreen, whose
managing director, Keith Johnston, told The Telegraph today that
a colleague came across the car in 2002 in India, where nearly
800 have been sold. GoinGreen signed an exclusive contract with
the Bangalore firm, RECC.
After India, the biggest sales have been in London, said
Johnston.
GoinGreen, which was named Business of the Year last year in the
awards for start-up companies, does not have showrooms but relies
for sales on the Internet plus word of mouth. On the road, the
Reva G-Wiz seats two adults and two children and costs £6,999.
We believe this is the electrical car of the future, he added.
Comments from satisfied customers certainly seem flattering.
Its now six months since I first got my G-Wiz and I feel
compelled to write to you to let you know how it has changed my
life, commented Alex Dee, of London NW3. The convenience of
being able to park in central London at virtually no cost,
combined with the ability to park in the smallest of spaces is
incredible. In particular, the flexibility of having a car in
London and not be reliant on the unreliable Tube is like
discovering a new freedom.
Janet Digby-Baker, of London E3, said: I had not prepared myself
for the fact that the G-Wiz would save me £100 per week in
parking.
Tony Robinson, of London SW6, revealed: I took delivery of my
wifes G-Wiz about a week ago. It is a magic little car. I get
enormous pleasure now of driving into Westminster, giving the
congestion charge cameras a V sign and parking for free! Hope you
sell lots of these!
And Howard Carter, of London W11, gushed: The main benefit of a
G-Wiz is of course environmental, but in practical terms this
automobile really shines. It feels good to drive, is very quiet,
has more room than a smart car, gets more looks than my old
sports car, people are constantly smiling at me and parking
problems disappeared on delivery I love my electric car.
At this rate, India may have come up with something more popular
than on-song Sachin and Sehwag combined.
The car is charged electrically from a normal 220V socket and can
drive for 40 miles at a top speed of 40mph. At Monaco, GoinGreen
displayed a prototype the NXG (the next generation) capable
of 75mph and a 125-mile range. The Reva NXG is a collaborative
effort between the Bangalore firm, RECC, designer Dilip Chhabria
of DC Design and Simputer developer Encore Software.
Ethical Consumer magazine describes itself as the UKs leading
alternative consumer magazine. It is published six times a year
and contains practical guides to a range of products, from banks
and building societies to yoghurt.
Mary Rayner of Ethical Consumer explained that the two-door
hatchback came top of the magazines ethiscore which is worked
out according to a number of different factors. She said: We
look at CO2 emissions, workers rights, what the company is like
environmentally and whether they are involved in arms
manufacturing or nuclear power.
The magazine gives the Indian car a huge plug: For anyone living
in an urban area and mainly using a car for short trips, the Reva
G-Wiz is recommended as a Best Buy.
AMIT ROY IN LONDON
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If you run the power cables on opposite sides of the car it creates a
large electromagnet. Thus, when driving down the road you will be picking
up man hole covers. That really hurts the performance. Think of all the
added weight you're picking up. Keep them close together.
John :)
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. Anytime power wires carrying the same current
> in
> opposite directions are not in close proximity, they form a loop. A
> loop is very much like an antenna and it transmits unwanted
> electrical
> noise.
> Signal wires should also be run in sets. It is best to keep all the
> wires for a given circuit in a tight bundle."
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http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/003339.html
August 21, 2005
The Week in Sustainable Vehicles (08/21/05)
Sustainability Sundays
88 mpg Every Sunday, Green Car Congress' Mike Millikin gives us
an update on the week's sustainable mobility news, looking at the
ongoing evolution of personal transportation. Take it away,
Mike:
Electric
Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) is reportedly working with Tokyo Electric
Power Company (TEPCO) on the development of its previously
announced electric car.
TEPCO will provide the recharging system--which can use a
standard household circuit--and the rechargeable batteries to
support the new EV minicar being developed by MMC. With the new
partnership, Mitsubishi is advancing the planned release of the
EV, which will use the Mitsubishi In-Wheel Electric Vehicle
system, from 2010 to 2008. (GCC)
Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru brand vehicles,
announced that it will release the R1e electric minicar by 2010,
and that the vehicle will begin roadtests in Japan this year.
Based on the R1 minicar, the R1e uses a lithium-ion battery can
be recharged to 90% of capacity in five minutes. The current
prototype can be driven 120 kilometers (75 miles) without
recharging, but the distance is expected to be expanded to 200
kilometers (124 miles). Fuji Heavy plans to start testing the R1e
on public roads this year. The company also unveiled a new
capacitor with quadruple the energy density of earlier models.
(GCC)
Investors reponded well to the announcement; share prices of both
companies rose.
Hybrids
Fuji Heavy also announced that it plans to start selling a hybrid
car built using its own powertrain in fiscal 2007. The hybrid
will use a turbo engine and thin electric motor, as well as a
lithium-ion battery developed jointly with NEC. Fuji Heavy
expects the hybrid to deliver 30% better fuel economy and better
acceleration than comparable gasoline-powered cars. (GCC)
Albemarle County, Virginia, has added its first hybrids to the
county fleet: two Ford Escape hybrids. The county also plans to
add two Toyota Priuses to its nine-car fleet within six months.
(GCC)
The Charlotte (NC) Area Transit System (CATS) is adding two
GM-Allison diesel-electric parallel-hybrid buses to its mass
transit fleet. During the first week of use, customers will ride
for free when a hybrid vehicle is used on their route. (GCC)
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has
posted its estimates of tax credits for 31 hybrid and diesel cars
and light trucks that fall under tax credit provisions of the new
federal energy bill.
Estimated credits for hybrid vehicles range from $250 to $3,150
(the maximum possible under the provision is $3,400), with the
Toyota Prius projected to receive the highest credit. (GCC)
A Canadian engineer has prototyped a Photovoltaic Prius--a 2001
Prius augmented with roof-top solar panels and an additional
battery system to supplement the charge in the original equipment
NiMH batteries. (GCC)
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Science & Technology Clean cars LI FANGFANG 2005-08-22 07:59
"Road rage" is the least of their concerns. Motorists are in for
more headaches as petroleum prices continue to rise.
"When I could afford fuel, I didn't have enough money to buy a
car. But now that I actually have a vehicle of my own, petrol has
becoming a problem for me," says Wang Zhongwei, a sales manager
at an information technology (IT) company in Shanghai.
The total number of vehicles in China is expected to reach 130
million by 2020, and demand for petroleum will hit 450 million
tons, predicted Wan Gang, president of Tongji University. The
development will put pressure on the nation's energy reserves,
"Currently 75.5 per cent of the total petroleum consumed is
wasted. The annual fuel consumption per car is about 2.28 tons,
compared to 1.1 tons in Japan," he says.
The major issues facing the world auto industry, energy and
environmental protection, are also hampering the development of
China's car manufacturing sector.
Research and development on clean energy alternatives have thus
emerged as a top priority. Clean energy automobiles include
diesel vehicles, gas-electric hybrid-powered cars and fuel cell
automobiles.
Gas-electric hybrid-powered cars use fuel engines to
simultaneously power the vehicle and produce electricity. The
cell assembled in the engine can store electricity and reduce oil
consumption by more than 50 per cent, which also lowers exhaust
emissions.
The hydrogen fuel cell sedan has been slated as the ultimate
solution to pollution. The technology has yet to be perfected.
High costs, the relative lack of readily available hydrogen
reserves, and the basic construction of hydrogen supply stations
remain stumbling blocks.
"Gas-electric hybrid-powered cars are the most feasible option at
the moment, and they will be a mid-term alternative for the
Chinese automobile industry," says Xing Wenjun, editor-in-chief
of China Business Update and a recognized auto industry analyst.
Japan's Toyota clinched an agreement with China's First
Automotive Works Corp (FAW) on August 3, during the 2005 China
Changchun International Automobile Fair. The joint effort will
develop and produce Toyota's Prius hybrid-powered cars outside
Japan for the first time later this year in Changchun, the
capital of Northeast China's Jilin Province.
Since hitting the market in 1997, Prius' global sales have
exceeded 400,000 units.
Toyota predicts that hybrid-powered vehicles will occupy 10 to 15
per cent of the US market within a decade. A quarter of Toyota's
sales in the United States are expected to be hybrid-powered.
Toyota plans to develop hybrid-powered versions of all of its
models. Hybrid editions of the SUV (sports utility vehicle)
Highlander and Lexus RX400h will be launched this year and the
luxury Lexus GS450h and the Camry will hit the market next year.
General Motors (GM) and Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive
Industry Corp (SAIC) signed a joint development and
commercialization agreement on hybrid-powered and fuel cell
vehicles in petrol-hungry China last November.
The two companies have been co-developing demonstration models
using the latest fuel cell technology, based on GM's Hydrogen3
fuel cell vehicle.
GM sees hybrid-power as a bridge to hydrogen-powered cells
fuelled by renewable resources.
"Hydrogen fuel cells are the ultimate solution for taking the
motor vehicles out of the environmental equation, guaranteeing
energy security," says Rick Wagoner, chairman and chief executive
officer (CEO) of GM.
Germany's Volkswagen began producing diesel-powered cars in 2002
in a joint venture with FAW, making it the first foreign
automaker to introduce diesel cars in China.
"Clean energy cars have huge potential to help the nation's
energy policy and short energy reserves. And the central
government supports it," Xing says.
Domestic manufacturers are also interested in the clean energy
auto industry.
Maple, the Shanghai-based division of China's biggest privately
owned car manufacturer, Geely Automobiles, signed an agreement in
July with Tongji University to develop hybrid-powered cars. Maple
said it would start commercial production of the vehicles in
2008. The company initially plans to produce between 5,000 and
10,000 cars per year under its brand. It expects hybrid-powered
cars will eventually account for half of its total annual sales.
On July 27, Dongfeng Electric Vehicle's city bus passed state
inspections to become the first generation of hybrid-powered
commercial vehicles. Dongfeng says it will produce 18 buses for
the government this year.
Chery Automobiles, another emerging manufacturer in East China's
Anhui Province, is also developing hybrid-powered cars under
government support. The company is planning a massive promotional
campaign for next year.
Chongqing-based Changan Automobile Group has launched its
patented hybrid-powered MPV (mini-passenger van) CV9, which began
research and development in 2002.
"Domestic manufacturers, especially privately-owned companies,
need government support, and not only financial backing. It's an
industry, so the government should provide a favourable social,
political and economic environment," says Xing.
"The basic construction of petrol, electric and hydrogen supply
stations cannot be financed by private enterprises."
Last month, the General Administration of Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine released a list of six criteria for
hybrid-powered and electric vehicles. The list will be
implemented on October 1. (China Daily 08/22/2005 page8)
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What is it?' By Emilie H. Wheeler [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Loganite introduces new low-speed electric car
It's a new-comer, but you may have already seen it around town.
It's a small vehicle; it's quiet, red and white; and could have
been seen on any road with a speed limit of 35 mph or less.
But despite the size and speed, owner Al Jones insists -- "It's
not a golf cart."
It's a low-speed electric car, and, as far as Jones knows, it's
the first such street-legal vehicle to hit Cache Valley's roads.
"I'm typically a pedestrian," said the environmentally conscious
Jones, although he owns a couple of other gas-using vehicles.
"This was just another viable option."
The "option" arrived about two weeks ago straight to his
driveway. With the low-speed vehicles running between $7,000 and
$12,000, Jones paid closer to $12,000 because he opted for
options such as doors, windows and a heater.
"I thought in this environment, I might need those," he said,
referring to Logan's winters.
The vehicles are legal with or without the extras, and have been
since the late 1990s when the U.S. Department of Transportation
designated a specific class for them to be registered under.
Complete with license plates and registration stickers, Jones can
drive his GEM eS vehicle up to 25 mph. Legally, it can be
operated on streets with 35-mph limits, but could receive a
ticket for impeding traffic if it slows others up. It's
completely electric, with a battery that lasts 30 miles, so it
emits absolutely nothing into the environment, Jones said.
"It doesn't replace the car," he said, but since it arrived his
car hasn't moved. He'll use that for long-distance trips
requiring either more than 30 miles or on bigger roads, he said.
But, Jones, a geologist, said he has yet to find a place in the
valley he wants to get to and can't with the new vehicle.
"I've been to Providence, on Main Street, to the grocery stores,
up to Best Buy, lots of places," he said.
Those excursions usually invite several questions, he said.
"Mostly, they just say, 'What is it?'" he said. "I've had several
people follow me -- and some who end up saying, 'I have to have
one.'"
The vehicle has two seats and a mini-bed in the back for hauling
groceries and other small items. It's perfect for a single guy,
Jones said. But, for more people, four-seaters are available from
numerous companies, not just GEM, a subsidiary of
DaimlerChrysler. The mostly white car with a red hood (there are
about six color choices) looks similar to a European Smart Car,
but Jones knows of no connection its maker has to Smart.
Jones said he is perfectly happy to act as the valley's low-speed
guinea pig.
"Nobody has one of these here," he said. And, he's happy to
answer questions, especially if it leads someone to buy one. "It
helps with the air quality in Cache Valley."
Although rare in Northern Utah, others across the country use the
vehicles. With a dealership in San Francisco, they're big in
California, especially in beach towns, said Jones. Several
airports use them as security and maintenance vehicles, as well
as universities and governmental agencies across the country.
With rising gas prices, Jones said such vehicles continually
appear to be better options for getting around.
The closest dealerships to Logan for such cars are in San
Francisco; Coeur D'Alene, Idaho; Yakima, Wash., and Colorado
Springs, Colo.
"They're primarily fleet vehicles but are very viable options to
use as commuter vehicles," Jones said.
Although Jones has the only legal low-speed vehicle he knows of
in the area, it may soon be the second. Jones may be selling his
in a few months at a discounted price.
"I'll drive it until the new ones come out in 2006 and I'll buy
one of those," he said. "And, I'll sell this one at a discounted
price."
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The Electric Car's Not Dead; Asian Companies Strive for
Breakthrough Date Posted 08-19-2005
TOKYO Three Asian automakers are hoping to have electric cars
on sale before the end of the decade.
And all are claiming the cars will have greater range and much
faster recharge times than previous-generation EVs.
Japan's Mitsubishi Motors and Tokyo Electric Power Co. have
announced plans to jointly develop a next-generation electric car
and release it in Japan in 2008. The car is derived from the
Miev, an electric concept car based on the Colt subcompact. The
joint effort is expected to shorten development time, so
Mitsubishi plans to launch the Miev in 2008. It will have a
155-mile range after a four-hour recharge, at a price below
$18,000.
Japanese rival Subaru also plans to introduce an all-electric
minicar by 2010. The electric car will use a lithium-ion battery
that can be recharged to 90 percent of charge capacity within 5
minutes. The car will have a range of about 125 miles.
Also in the game is Chinese battery maker Byd, which bought local
automaker Xi'an Qinchuan Auto in 2004 for $32 million. Byd is the
world's second largest maker of rechargeable batteries for mobile
phones, behind Japan's Sanyo. Byd claims it has developed an EV
with a range of 250 miles per charge, to be launched in 2006. The
company is building a 200,000-unit plant in western China, and is
looking to export worldwide.
What this means to you: EVs are cleaner than hybrids, but are
limited by the efficiency of battery technology. Advances in
mobile phone and laptop computer batteries seem to be putting EVs
back on the menu for carmakers.
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Subaru to commence electric vehicle production
August 20, 2005 Subaru makes kickbutt small cars the WRX
pocket-rocket started a cult and still more than holds its own in
the World Rally Championship (WRC). But the news this week that
the niche auto manufacturer plans to produce the R1e electric car
is some of the most mouth-watering news we can imagine for EV
fans. The R1 is already on sale in Japan with a traditional
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) but since the R1e electric
concept car was first shown at the Tokyo Motor Show 18 months
ago, the fans have been begging for the car to go into
production. Interestingly, the news from Japan yesterday that
Subaru would commence electric and hybrid vehicle manufacture in
2009 saw share in Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI - Subarus owner)
rise more than 4%.
The R1e electric vehicle will be powered by an advanced, high
energy density, manganese lithium-ion battery that FHI developed
in conjunction with NEC and in Japan the battery can be charged
by taking power from single-phase 22V AC outlets traditionally
used for home air conditioners in Japan. Utilising advanced power
control technology, the R1e is designed to travel more than 200
kilometers (125 miles) on a charge, and with its 2+2 layout in
such a small-car form factor, the R1e looks to be immensely
practical and an ideal alternative to ICE vehicles which are
expected to be feeding a heroin-like (keep you poor and make you
sick) addiction for fossil fuels which could be costing US$10 a
gallon by 2009.
Shorter than typical Japanese minicars, the R1E offers easy
parking and flexibility, courtesy of its 2 + 2 cabin.
The Subaru R1E features a 2 + 2 layout. While its
high-performance battery and advanced power control technology
place environmental considerations at the forefront, the R1e also
has strong sporting pretensions, with the ICE R1 on sale in Japan
apparently highly regarded for its go-kart-like handlking and
spirited performance from its diminutive 660cc motor.
The R1e will be powered by a light, compact, brushless motor with
high output and excellent reliability. We cant wait!
Interestingly, whereas now we see a car with an e descriptor
designation the car is electric, we expect the ICE acronym will
grow in popularity over the coming years as it can no longer be
assumed that a car has an internal combustion engine.
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MMC, TEPCO plan plug-in electric car The Yomiuri Shimbun
A next-generation electric car that can be recharged from a
household electric socket is to be jointly developed and
manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Tokyo Electric Power
Co., sources said Thursday.
TEPCO will provide technology to recharge electric cars and make
rechargeable batteries to support the commercialization of the
Miev, an electric minicar being developed by MMC, the sources
said.
With the tie-up set to shorten the development time, MMC will
speed up the release of the Miev from 2010 to 2008.
In 2008, MMC likely will be able to market an electric car with a
250-kilometer range after a four-hour recharge, at a price of
below 2 million yen, according to the sources.
The Miev will be powered by an electric motor installed in its
wheels. The vehicle is designed to be recharged at home and as it
discharges no exhaust, is environmentally friendly.
A prototype of the car can already run for 150 kilometers after a
10-hour recharge, but mass production of the car is believed to
be difficult without a shorter recharge time and greater range.
To allow high-speed recharging, the battery needs to be refined,
and households would need to raise their voltage from 100 volts
to 200 volts.
As a result, MMC decided to use TEPCO's high-speed recharging
technology and increase the capacity of the battery. MMC can also
reduce development costs for rechargeable batteries by joining
forces with the electric company.
Since recharging is likely to be carried out overnight, TEPCO
will be able to secure demand for its nighttime power surplus and
make good use of electricity generated by its nuclear power
plants.
The firms believe the cost of overnight recharging would offer
efficiency savings of nearly 90 percent when compared with
gasoline-powered cars.
With other electric firms also showing interest in
next-generation electric cars, tie-ups with other automakers
could be in the pipeline.
MMC plans to develop the next-generation electric car on the
technological basis of the i, a minicar scheduled to be launched
at the end of the year.
The i will target women drivers, including housewives, whose
journeys are mainly restricted to their neighborhoods.
For its part, TEPCO is studying measures, such as technology to
modify household electric sockets, to support the vehicle.
With concerns over environmental protection growing, Toyota Motor
Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have placed priority on developing
low-pollution fuel-cell and hybrid vehicles.
With development costs for electric cars relatively small, MMC,
which started developing electric cars 30 years ago, plans to
focus on this market to compete with its rivals.
It is a move shared by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Aug. 19,
2005)
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Coming Soon Electric buses By Rupak D Sharma
- After one and half years of wait, finally a baby is being born
to Himalayan Light Foundation (HLF). That was some months ago.
The child, christened "EV-2" or Second Electric Vehicle, is now
all set to walk or rather, roll.
"If things go according to plan, the roads of the capital will
see the first bus operating on electric energy within the next
few months," said President of HLF, Sapana Shakya. "We may be
able to launch the services even earlier if some of the problems
pertaining to financing the final phase of the project are
resolved in time."
EV-2, the second electric bus designed by HLF, is a unique
prototype, which operates on 80-volt DC cubicle plate battery and
drive-train AC. With decent looks and fairly good speed, the
launching of the 15-seater bus, manufactured under the financial
assistance of the British Climate Change Challenge Fund, Swiss
Agency for Cooperation and Development and UNDP Global
Environment Facility Small Grants Program, will be a landmark in
the history of the country's EV sector which already has the
largest fleet of battery-powered commuter electric vehicles,
popularly called "Tempos".
As per the understanding reached between HLF, Nepal Electric
Vehicle Charging Association and Nepal Tourism Board, the
environment- friendly buses will be used to ferry passengers
between Tribhuvan International Airport and Thamel in the initial
phase.
"If we establish that operating electro-buses as a means of
public transportation is commercially viable, then more of such
buses will be introduced on other routes in the near future,"
said Shakya.
Equipped with on-board charger to regenerate power and emergency
switch brake, apart from normal brakes, for additional safety
purpose, the bus travels up to 90 kilometers once charged, and
runs at the fairly good speed of 50 kilometers per hour on flat
surface.
Recharging the battery is also not going to be a problem either.
"A charging station has been established at Bhat Bhateni, and one
can do so at the nominal cost of Rs. 225," said Shakya.
"Moreover, we'll recharge batteries during the off-peak hours
(during nights) when surplus of electrical energy goes to
waste."
"If this happens, we would be able to prove that zero emission
vehicles operating on hydro electric power best suits the country
where surplus of hydro energy is going to waste," said Shakya.
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