On Fri, 3 Dec 2010 08:39:42 -0800 Alex Chamberlain <apchamberl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 8:23 AM, Peter T. Arnold <pm7...@comcast.net> > wrote: > > Wait untill he finds out how much the controls will cost. > > I'm not following you... isn't something to modulate the voltage > pretty much the only control you need? Just a potentiometer connected > to the throttle cable? And for charging, just a Battery Tender. Both running the car and charging take VERY MUCH MORE power and current than either a potentiometer or a Battery Tender can handle. > > I had a coworker who did this to an old VW about 10 years ago. With > > huge golf cart batteries he could go about 10 miles to work. > > Well, the solution to that is to not use lead-acid batteries... That's true. Lithium-ion batteries have more storage capacity than lead-acid batteries, but they are more expensive and more difficult to handle safely (spontaneously exploding laptops, anyone?). Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
