[EVDL] 'We're developing a prototype battery powered train'...
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Re: [EVDL] 'We're developing a prototype battery powered train'...
I had one which ran on two AA batteries 50 years ago, but, Marton I suspect your speaking of a somewhat larger one? That won't fit on a tabletop... Dennis Lee Miles (*evprofes...@evprofessor.com evprofes...@evprofessor.com)* * Founder:**EV Tech. Institute Inc.* *Phone #* *(863) 944-9913 (12 noon to 12 midnight Eastern US Time)* *Educating yourself, does not mean you were **stupid; it means, you are intelligent enough, **to know, that there is plenty left to learn!* * You Tube Video link: http://youtu.be/T-FVjMRVLss http://youtu.be/T-FVjMRVLss * *NEW You Tube Video link: *http://youtu. be/Pz9-TZtySh8 http://youtu.%20be/Pz9-TZtySh8 On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 3:06 AM, Martin WINLOW via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/news/2013/aug/We-are-developing-a-prototype-battery-powered-train/ ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20140815/187ef604/attachment.htm ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
[EVDL] EVLN: C$36450 i3 EV Toronto, MontrealVancouver r:160km 0-100kph:7.2s
http://www.wheels.ca/car-reviews/review-2014-bmw-i3-when-high-tech-collides-with-organic/ REVIEW: 2014 BMW i3 -When high-tech collides with organic By Kathy Renwald August 12th, 2014 [images http://d3img3do1wj44f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/B821687686Z120140811102327000G3619DG2O3.jpg Modern, modular and bold, there's no short circuit in the design of the BMW i3 http://d3img3do1wj44f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/B821687686Z120140811102327000G3619DG233.jpg Cabin materials in the BMW i3 are a mix of high tech and organic. The dash is clad in eucalyptus wood. The seats have fibre from hibiscus plants http://d3img3do1wj44f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/B821687686Z120140811102327000G3619DG2E3.jpg Cabin materials in the BMW i3 are a mix of high tech and organic. The dash is clad in eucalyptus wood. The seats have fibre from hibiscus plants http://d3img3do1wj44f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/B821687686Z120140811102327000G3619DG233.jpg Interior of the 2014 BMW i3 ] 2014 BMW i3 Price: $44,950 after Ontario rebate $36,450 Engine: Electric traction motor Power: 170 hp /torque:184 lb.-ft. Competition: Ford Focus Electric, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt [pih] What’s best: bold design, roomy cabin, sustainable materials, perky drive What’s worst: No impulsive road trips allowed What’s interesting: i3 designed to attract people who have never considered BMW before Bold car travels up to 160 km under pure electric power A botanist, Brian Gluckstein and Dr. Oz — I see room for all of them on a new BMW think-tank. At the recent meet and greet for BMW’s fresh electric car, the i3, plants, interior design and new-age living all loomed large. We heard about the eucalyptus-clad dash, the evocative loft design and the holistic approach to production of the i3. It’s as if the car was born on the pages of Dwell magazine. Enthusiasts hold BMW and its lineage of thrilling cars sacred. Sacred is one thing, paralyzed is another, and BMW has no intention of being trapped by the past. Look what happened to Kodak when it missed the digital revolution. “We are prepared for a changing world,” was the mantra floating through the situation room where journalists were briefed on all things i3. And what a briefing it was: flip charts, spread sheets, apps, video, testimonials. All very in depth and intense. If you’re pressed for time, here’s my Twitter version: Electric. Eclectic. Edgy i3. Goes fast. But not far. And perhaps it doesn’t have to. BMW dove deep into “range anxiety” as it developed the i3. They studied and scrutinized driving habits. Their findings? The average commute of urbanists is 47 kilometres, well within the range of the i3, which BMW says will go 130 to 160 kilometres under pure electric power. Opt for the two-cylinder gas-powered range extender for $4,000 and double the fun to about 300 kilometres. The i3 starts at $44,950, but qualifies for an $8,500 rebate under the provincial Electric Vehicle Incentive Program. Then get ready to customize. Choose from one of three interior design versions: loft, lodge or suite. Then pick finishes like you would for a condo, only try to get translations first. Solaric leather, Cassia upholstery, Andesite silver metallic paint, it’s a new electric lexicon. That’s the thing about the i3, there are no tepid strokes. Inside and out, it’s injected with flavour. The interior is an intriguing collision of high-tech and organic surfaces. From the driver’s seat the vibe reads airy spa. Eucalyptus wood curves over the top of the dash. It’s splashed with so much light it’s like a raised bed waiting to be planted with salad greens. Seats, doors, carpets and the roof catalogue BMW’s commitment to using recycled and renewable raw materials. Even the leather is treated humanely, tanned naturally with extract from olive trees. Our meet and greet included a short test drive on highways and country roads. Enveloped in the passenger cabin — or life module as BMW calls it — the comfort of the seats, the clear visibility and the roominess is impressive. BMW says the i3 has the space of a 3 Series on a 1 Series footprint. Once underway, there’s nothing geeky about the way it drives. Power cranks out earnestly from the 170 horsepower electric motor. The i3, relying on carbon fibre-based plastic and aluminum for weight reduction, goes 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, and the more important passing range of 80 to 120 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Lift your foot off the accelerator and the i3 slows down like it’s getting hugged by a bear. That squeeze play is recharging the battery. Given more hours behind the wheel, it’s likely you would develop some finesse in this area. The i3 is almost inseparable from your smartphone. BMW ConnectedDrive and the i Remote app working with navigation allows for route planning to the micro level of detail. If the destination is out of battery range, solutions are suggested, like altering the route, the driving method,
[EVDL] EVLN: C$33.8k Leaf EV, modern but not too space-shippy
http://metronews.ca/drive/1124401/the-nissan-leaf-ev-may-seem-futuristic-but-it-looks-handles-and-is-starting-to-sell-like-a-regular-small-car/
The Nissan Leaf EV may seem futuristic, but it looks, handles and is
starting to sell like a regular small car
By Mike Goetz August 12, 2014
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2015 Nissan Leaf
• Type: Five-door, front-wheel-drive compact hatchback
• Engine: 80 kW AC electric motor with 24 kW Lithium-ion battery (equivalent
to 107 hp)
• Transmission: Automatic (single-speed gear reducer)
• Base price: $33,788
A lot of folks, on both sides of the consumer/automaker fence, don’t think
this electric-vehicle thing has legs.
Many automakers are sending mixed messages. Toyota has even announced that
it’s done selling pure EVs.
But you know what? New models keep showing up. The number of people buying
and considering them is rising (slowly, yes, but definitely rising). And EVs
remain one of the few surefire ways for automakers to achieve the very
strict fuel-efficiency regulations coming down the pike in the U.S.
Net result: EVs have put down serious roots. So it’s time to think of them
as less of a novelty and more as just another alternative that may or may
not fit your lifestyle.
In the compact or midsize categories, the EV that should be at the top of
your consideration list is the Nissan Leaf, first introduced in 2011.
With the Leaf, Nissan went out of its way to make non-believers comfortable,
with a modern (but not too space-shippy) exterior, and ride and handling
characteristics similar to what compact car drivers are used to.
Along the way, the company added a new, lower-priced base model and reduced
prices across the board by $3,000. It also gave the Leaf a faster charger,
which reduced 220-volt charge time to five hours from seven.
It took awhile to gain traction, but Nissan has now sold more than 125,000
Leafs around the world and is on pace to sell about 100 a month in Canada,
where Quebec is the best market by far. Alberta? Not so much.
While recently testing a 2015 model, I was again reminded how normal this
car feels. The only thing that separates it from similar gas-powered
hatchbacks is its silent running and above-average acceleration. The
electric motor offers the equivalent of 107 horsepower, but the instant and
full torque of electric propulsion translates into good jump whenever you
hammer the go-pedal.
EVs are pioneers in telematics, and the Leaf is no exception. Drivers can
use the Internet or a smartphone to control air conditioning, set charging
functions, and access data like the charge status of their rides.
Like the Leaf itself, it’s the future.
Market position
Designed to be an EV for both early adopters and mainstream compact car
buyers. Unlike its competitors, the Leaf was designed from the ground up as
an EV. It is now the global leader in EV sales, with a 45-per-cent market
share.
Points
• Maximum range of 135 km on a full charge
• Eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty
• Some provincial subsidies available for EV purchase
• Charge time (zero to full) takes 20 hours at 110 volts, 4 hours at 220
volts
• Drives and feels like a conventional compact
Safety features
Six airbags, ABS, traction and stability control, tire-pressure monitoring
system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, rear-view monitor, available
360-degree monitor.
[© 2014, Free Daily News]
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Malvern Hills EVr's electraa.org.uk promote eco-friendly motoring
http://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2014/AUG/LUX_120814.shtml
SiC GaN to displace silicon in EV power electronics by 2020
http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/06/tesla-roadster-400-miles-range-battery-pack-upgrade/
Tesla Roadster Pack Upgrade For A 400-Mile Range
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Nab a free 3kW home Chargemaster EVSE for UK plugin drivers
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[EVDL] ... battery powered trains ...
Some links on this topic to explore ...
[dated]
http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/07/electric-train-batteries-can-now-last-much-longer-thanks-to-new-research/
Electric Train Batteries Can Now Last Much Longer, Thanks To New Research
January 7th, 2013 by James Ayre
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http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/feb/03/battery-powered-intercity-trains-possible-study
Battery-powered intercity trains possible, says government study
Research for Department for Transport reveals trains could travel 600 miles
on single charge if fossil fuel prices trigger demand
3 February 2013
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[dated]
http://www.google.com/patents/US8342103
Battery-powered all-electric locomotive and related locomotive and train
configurations
US 8342103 B2 Abstract Publication date Jan 1, 2013
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Underground_battery-electric_locomotives
London Underground battery-electric locomotives
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_locomotive#Battery_locomotives
Battery locomotives
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railcar#Battery-electric
Battery-electric Accumulator railcar
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http://evsroll.com/Electric_Trains.html
Electric Trains Then and Now
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http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/alameda/alameda2.html
Green Goat Hybrid electric-ice locomotive
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[EVDL] EVent: veva.bc.ca EVs @PoCo 11a-5p 8/17 Leigh Sq Port Coquitlam, BC
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Go car crazy at PoCo car show
Aug 14, 2014
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The 10th annual PoCo Downtown Car Show is on Sunday, Aug. 17
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... Sunday, Aug. 17 ...
CAR SHOW
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show,
sponsored by the PoCo Business Improvement Association, with the whole
family. More than 500 vintage and custom vehicles will be on display from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. while the live music at Leigh Square, including Reprise,
Night Shift and U4, will be entertaining crows from noon to 7:30 p.m. The
children’s area (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) features rock climbing, the Tumble Bus,
strong man competition, mini golf and more, with additional entertainment
from the BC Lions Cheerleaders and the Shriners Mustang raffle. Visit
www.pocobia.com for full details and road closures.
ELECTRIC AVENUE
Heading to downtown PoCo for the car show? Don’t miss the display of
electric vehicles — including the rare 1912 Detroit Electric — stationed at
Heritage at Leigh Square (2100-2253 Leigh Sq.). The show runs from 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and is a partnership between the PoCo Heritage and Cultural
Society and the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association. Email
i...@pocoheritage.org for more information ...
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Sponsor: PoCo BIA
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Contact: Peter Miller 604-313-9639 pmiller396 gmail.com
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The BIA will host the 10th annual Downtown Car Show on:
Sunday August 17, 2014, 10am to 6pm.
Our annual Downtown Car Show show attracts more than 400 collector vehicles
and 60,000 spectators to downtown Port Coquitlam. The downtown is
transformed into a massive pedestrian zone, as Shaughnessy Street, Wilson
Avenue and McAllister Avenue are closed down and lined with vehicles. The
event also includes vendor displays, children’s activities, live
entertainment and more.
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Re: [EVDL] CALB bolt terminals getting hot -
I have on my to-do list to clean up the connections. With the BMS modules on there it's just a pain and I have to be very careful (I know - if I had done it at the beginning ...). I noticed the temperature first while driving from the BMS (Lithimate Lite) telling me one cell was getting over 40C. What was odd was I still got it on a cooler day (in the 70s), so it made me suspect the connections. So I checked a few of the bolt heads with my fingers for comparisons and noticed a few much warmer than others (none hot to the touch, just very warm instead of just warm or cool). I used the laser temperature gun just for some idea on the number ... and my fingers didn't lie ;). Those few were 4-5 C (10-12 F) warmer than the rest. I don't want to make a mountain out of a molehill, just wondered if there might be others having similar issues with CALBs that I should be aware of (bolts, straps, terminals ...) other than just a layer of corrosion on the terminals. Thanks for the comments - Dan - Dan Gallagher http://www.evalbum.com/3854 -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/CALB-bolt-terminals-getting-hot-tp4670981p4671002.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
