Hi David,
I am a EV newbie myself. I have a converted 1989 VW cabriolet.
The EAA has a broad membership, with each person having their own topic
to discuss on the list server. Charles posted a few weeks back, a very
good discussion on NiMH batteries. I still have the posting if you are
interested. Like everything, there are advantages and disadvantages to
whichever battery technology you choose. For my conversion, I decided
on "flooded" lead acid...simply for cost. Someday I hope to upgrade,
but I prefer tried and test technology and not "bleeding edge" (one step
before 'leading edge').
The Florida EAA website has some good basic information. It also
has a FAQ. When/if you have questions about specific parts, then feel
free to post your question. I am sure someone provide an answer. I
actually have a few questions for you
1. How much money are you willing to spend on your conversion? My
conversion was $16,000
2. How much spare time do you have? An average first time conversion
seems to take 200 to 400 man hours.
3. What is your car? and what shape is it in? I have spend $5000 on
"non conversion" expenses (brakes, paint, new top...etc)
4. What is your primary design criteria? My criteria was range and
cost, not performance. I am willing to set the controller so that it
will "never" draw more than 500A from the battery pack. Driving around
Miami, I usually do not need more than 300A. But when I go over the
Innercostal causeway, I sometimes wish I had more power on the uphill.
Please continue to post your questions.
Allan
David, FloridaAME wrote:
> My EV project is about 3 months into the design stage. I am looking into
> small computers to use to charge batteries from the power line.
> I realize that for my EV to have any positive value it must look good and be
> interesting to others in addition to my primary goal of getting me to work
> with less world impact.
> I had been hoping to discuss the possible donor vehicles and some of the
> first real steps involved in a conversion at the meeting this morning. I am
> leaning to a new VW bug. I am looking at a 40 HP water cooled AC motor
> operating on 330V battery pack of PbA batteries. I am sure there are things
> I have not even thought of that are critical for a conversion.
> This mailing list seems environmental and political rather than technical.
> I find some things interesting but I am looking for a more technical
> discussion. Is there one.
> David Kerzel
> Pompano Beach
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