[EVDL] EVLN: ELMOFO beats ice, 2 Oz race wins ts:265kph 0-160kph:6.5s
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/08/20/leccy_racer_whacks_petrols_in_oz_race/
'Leccy racer whacks petrols in Oz race
By Richard Chirgwin, 20 Aug 2014
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ELMOFO rakes in two wins in sanctioned race
Lightweight, inexpensive battery packs are making electric propulsion
practical, for everything from yachts and launches to pontoon boats.
(Planes, too, but that's another story.)
An Australian EV bearing the name ELMOFO has beaten petrol-powered
competitors in an officially-sanctioned race – twice.
Ahead of the FIA Formula E race in China in September, a battery-powered car
managed three feats at a meet for the NSW SuperSports State Championship: it
won two out of three heats against petrol-powered vehicles, and it set the
fastest lap of the day, beating out not only its own rivals but also
participants in Formula 3 and Sport Sedan classes.
The meet was held at the Wakefield Park raceway near the NSW country city of
Goulburn, and the 'leccy Radical SR8 was driven by Garth Walden (son of
Brian Walden, for Australian motor-sport fans).
The NSW SuperSports is a single-marque race using the Radical Sports frame.
The Walden entry was built by Newcastle, Australia company Solar Power
Australia.
Its 37 kWh lithium-ion battery pack feeds BLDC motors that deliver 280 kW
and 570 Nm of torque. The car claims a top speed of 265 km/h, and can go
from a standing start to 160 km/h in 6.5 seconds – fast enough to let it get
ahead of the V8-powered Radicals that formed the rest of the field.
As this report notes, the ELMOFO has been a frequent occupant of the front
row of the grid in the Radical-class races, with the team working on
debugging and reliability to get their first wins of the season.
If you have ten minutes to spare, in the video below from an meet in Sydney,
the ELMOFO got close to a class win in May before it lost power on the final
lap. Watch for its take-off speed at the start of the video, and the
arm-crossing action out of slow corners, when the combination of high torque
and cold tires makes for terrifying oversteer. The two runaways it doesn't
catch are in the Stohr class rather than the Radical class.
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[EVDL] EVLN: Menacing Copper-Theives A 'Cut Steal' EVSE Scourge
http://transportevolved.com/2014/08/18/meet-latest-electric-car-charging-station-menace-copper-theives/ Meet the Latest Electric Car Charging Station Menace: Copper Theives August 18, 2014 By Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield ht2 Andrew Bell [images http://media.transportevolved.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Charger-Theft.jpg?cbe5e2 Have you seen a charging station with its cables stolen? http://media.transportevolved.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/P90131133-highRes.jpg?cbe5e2 Most European charging stations don’t come with a cable attached — except higher powered ones. ] You’ve heard of ICEing — the name given to the practice of parking an internal combustion engine vehicle in an electric car recharging space – not to mention outright vandalism of electric car charging stations. But what about electric vehicle charging station cable theft, a problem which not only renders electric car charging stations inoperable but also poses significant danger to those carrying it out? [Editorial note: We've just heard from a spokesperson from the City of Vancouver, who says that they are unaware of any particular problems in the city itself and were concerned our original story painted them in an incorrect light. We have modified the story below to make it clear that the issues outlined in the article have been reported to us by individual owners in the Greater Vancouver Metro area rather than the city itself, and the evidence cited below is from crowd-sourced sites like Plugshare.com and personal conversations with specific owners in the area.] According to electric vehicle owners in and around the city of Vancouver Greater Vancouver Metro Area, British Columbia, a series of attacks on public level 2 charging stations has left them inoperable after thieves snipped off the several meters of electrical cord attached to each charging station with bolt cutters. In fact, the phenomenon is becoming fairly problematic for plug in owners in the cities of Surrey and Richmond, BC, both of which form part of the Metro Vancouver area. What’s more, the problem has been plaguing electric car owners in the area for more than a year, with some sites falling victim to cable cutting multiple times. The problem is believed to stem from the high price currently being paid for scrap metals such as copper. At prices of more than $4 Cn. per pound for high quality copper, thieves are able to sell on the high-quality, high gauge triple-core copper cabling found in every charging station cord for a tidy profit. Even the lower-quality, low-voltage wires used as signalling wire between charging station and the car can be sold for more than a dollar per pound. The thieves — which many locals say are probably drug addicts — are able to sell the high quality cable on the black market to unscrupulous scrap metal merchants in exchange for their next drug hit. While large amounts of cable would surely arouse suspicion, small two or three meter sections are easier to sell on, especially to a buyer keen on hiding the stolen metal in a truck-load of other stripped copper wiring off to be reprocessed. “This is the 2nd charger in the area that has lost its copper,” Kelly Carmichael, a local EV owner told us when describing a recent cable theft at the Bear Creek park in Surrey, BC. “I am thankful that the copper thieves haven’t noticed the [higher power] DC chargers yet, as they have far more copper in them than the Level 2 charging stations.” Sadly, the problem isn’t just confined to charging stations: over the past few years, the city of Surrey has been forced to switch out copper wiring from its street lights and replace it with cheaper aluminium wiring instead. “It is a real issue for the city. In my neighborhood they are actually changing out all the street light wires to aluminum to prevent more copper theft,” Carmichael said. Nor is the problem confined to north of the Canadian border. We’ve heard stories of cable thefts from all over the U.S., where tethered charging cables have been cut by unscrupulous thieves looking to make a quick buck. However, we’ve never encountered the problem in Europe, where multiple different charging protocols mean that tethered low-power charging stations are uncommon and electric car owners carry their charging cables with them. While this adds an extra level of inconvenience for those using the charging stations — they have to fetch a cable from the boot of their car, plugging one end into the charging station and one end into the car before starting to charge — it does dramatically reduce the risk of charging station vandalism. In fact, only high-power charging stations in Europe capable of providing more than 40 kilowatts of power are usually tethered, although some domestic lower-power charging stations do come with tethered cables. Transport Evolved Top Tips: What To Do if an Electric Car Charging Station is Broken Cable-cutting isn’t news: back in February we told you about a couple in Florida who
[EVDL] J1772 cable splitter charges two 3kW plugins off a L2 6kW EVSE, +
[ref http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVangel-about-retrofit-CT-2100-EVSE-to-have-L2-6kW-3kW-access-tp4671320.html EVangel-about: retrofit CT-2100 EVSE to have L2 6kW 3kW access ] I recently took a few images of a few EVSE sites and threw them up on a web site for you all to see http://brucedp14.altervista.org/evse14/ Take a look at the 3rd image where it shows a ccg/ECOtality Blink L3 EVSE with covers over the two displays. The covers are blue plastic static mats that the company's drivers decided to use as a way to protect the displays from the intense sun and heat wave we are having in CA. The display on a Blink EVSE is a major failure item. Installer's decision to install all their EVSE facing the sun was really quite dumb. If the L2 EVSE had been Coulomb's Chargepoint EVSE which has a bright gas display, it would not have mattered. But the sun is so bright, the driver wanting a charge has a difficult time viewing Blink's LCD display even when they are working. It would have been wiser to reverse the position of the EVSE when it was installed so it faced away from the sun. These are one of many points that EVSE companies and their contract installers do not care about, but the drivers that use the EVSE do. Note the fourth image showing a j1772 splitter / Y box http://brucedp14.altervista.org/evse14/evse-ca-rwc-silverspringnetworks-20140821-002am.jpg one of the drivers put together that allows two plugins with 3kW on-board chargers charge off one 6kW Blink L2 EVSE. This is a better utilization of their company's EVSE (it saves them money in the long run by not having to install more EVSE). And that brings me to a point that although the amount of EVSE in the SF Bay Area is quite good when compared to other parts of N. America, the amount of plugin vehicles has grown to already max-out that EV charging capacity (all the EVSE are being fully utilized). Next look at the EVSE that was installed at a Jr. College. After talking to several people on-site, it turns out that the EVSE in the staff parking lot is only for them, and the EVSE in the student/public lot is for everyone else. Note these are the lower purchase cost Schneider L2 6kW EVSE that are using Coulomb's Chargepoint EVSE network (you need one of their rfid cards to activate them). Their parking signs say a 4 hour limit. In both lots, all the EV spaces were being used by plugins that only had a L2 3kW charger on-board. It is too bad there are no public EVSE for sale that have two J1772 couplers, designed to charge two plugins that only need 3kW each like the way that splitter Y box allows, or to allow a 6kW charge if there is only one EV using that EVSE (that approach is similar to what Tesla EVSE do: adjust and spread the charging power load out across the EVs that are plugged-in). That would be better than what the Blink L3 EVSE does: only charge one EV at a time. Next, I was able to find where a Nissan dealership relocated their L3 EVSE. The Leaf sales rep gave me incorrect instructions (typical of a sale rep), and when I came back to inform him of where it really was he said Yea, that is where I told you it was (no he didn't). You can also see that same Nissan branded L3 EVSE has been installed at both a library and a parking garage. But both of those have blue-taped paper signs on them saying they are not operational pending approval. So, what all the money was spend to buy them, install them, and they can not be used?!? Leaving EVSE out in the public unused is asking for trouble. In this case the brand new L3 EVSE at the library had already been vandalized (they smashed the screen so that EVSE is now unusable even when it does get approval). The images below that are not recent and on my to do list to get more recent images. But I can tell you that those older images showing the EVSE as under used, are an example of how much the need for EVSE has grown, as those EV spaces today are now much more used from so many more plugin drivers. The second from the last image shows the aforementioned combo Coulomb CT-2100 EVSE that have both a L2 6kW j1772 coupler and a L1 1.3kW 5-20 outlet (behind a metal cover-door). At that site, those EV spaces are now packed full / well used. Especially now that the city sold a parking lot that you can see in the last image. The new owner of the land is building a huge multi-story apt/condo complex on it. I am hoping to contact the city's fleet manager to request that the EVSE they must have yanked and saved, should be relocated to another site that will better serve the citizens that is farther away and nearer to another major highway (280). While I make these efforts, I have been told by the powers that be, that I am only a hobbyist (an amateur, someone not to be listened to). Sadly, who those powers do listen to are not the people who use the EVSE (like drivers/us), but those so called EVSE professionals that installed the EVSE completely wrong (see above). Yet, I
Re: [EVDL] J1772 cable splitter charges two 3kW plugins off a L2 6kW EVSE, +
On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 9:16 AM, Mike Nickerson via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: There is a Chargepoint EVSE that does have two J1772 ports. Each port can charge at 6 kW if used alone. If both ports are being used, they get 3 kW each. Chargepoint calls this charge sharing. The EVSE is fed with a single 40A / 240V line. HP in Boise installed two of these early this year. I would have to look up the model number. http://www.chargepoint.com/stations/ CT4021 or CT4023. Seems like a no-brainer to install these over the single plug stations, but Chargepoint does charge a lot for their hardware. There is an open source solution, too, called the Hydra. It plugs into any J1772 EVSE and allows multiple EVSEs to split the available current. https://code.google.com/p/open-evse/wiki/Hydra -Dave ___ 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)
Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Menacing Copper-Theives A 'Cut Steal' EVSE Scourge
On 31 Aug 2014 at 8:06, Geoffrey Pullinger via EV wrote: If you wrap a wire around the cable and hook it up to the fence charger I'm guessing any would be copper thieves will be somewhat discouraged by a large jolt. Ma, I wanna plug the car in. Can I plezzze? Sure, Bobby. I'll get the presents for Grandma out while y ... Zzzap! Zzzot! Kids aside, I can imagine a thief - from jail - suing the charger's company for his injuries from such a scheme. A few possible solutions for this problem : One is for all chargers (EVSEs) to have the cables locked behind a solid steel plate door that only opens with a smart card. Downside is the additional complexity and inconvenience. Another is for the charging cable to go with the vehicle, aand hope the bad guys don't start breaking into EVs to steal their charging cables. Again the driver has to bear additional hassles because of the bad guys. Finally, this may be a case where having a couple of prominently placed CCTV security cameras might discourage crooks. Here the disadvantages are additional installation expense, and (IMO) a potential loss of drivers' privacy. David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA EVDL Administrator = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = EVDL Information: http://www.evdl.org/help/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Note: mail sent to evpost and etpost addresses will not reach me. To send a private message, please obtain my email address from the webpage http://www.evdl.org/help/ . = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ___ 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)
Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Menacing Copper-Theives A 'Cut Steal' EVSE Scourge
When we were first debating the L2 charging concepts over 5 years ago, I repeatedly questioned the concept of having a cord connected charging base, rather than a basic plug in one where that vehicle owner supplies their own cord. I suggested this due to our experiences with vandalism to the public charging stations that we had in the '90's. It could easily be argued that the thieves would do better selling the complete cord with the J1772 still attached than they would ever do with a 20' cord! Just my 2 watts worth! On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 5:53 PM, Peter C. Thompson via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: This is one of the driving use cases for wireless charging. All of the cables will be secure from (most) prying hands and would-be thieves. CCTV is not very good at preventing petty theft - all it takes is a hoodie to foil the camera. Adding a locked-down cable will prevent the cable from being stolen while the car is not charging, but again, doesn't stop someone from taking the cable when plugged into the car. (didn't say they were smart did I? :) ). It does add another step for the driver to deal with tho. Booby-trapping the cable is an insurance/liability nightmare (fun to imagine, I agree). In addition, you can't add enough shielding to make it theft-proof - especially if you want normal people to be able to lift up the cable. I'm sure Arnie would have no problem, but what about Grannie? In any case, as long as surplus copper can bring in some cash, there will always be cable theft. Cheers, Peter On 8/31/14, 4:09 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: On 31 Aug 2014 at 8:06, Geoffrey Pullinger via EV wrote: If you wrap a wire around the cable and hook it up to the fence charger I'm guessing any would be copper thieves will be somewhat discouraged by a large jolt. Ma, I wanna plug the car in. Can I plezzze? Sure, Bobby. I'll get the presents for Grandma out while y ... Zzzap! Zzzot! Kids aside, I can imagine a thief - from jail - suing the charger's company for his injuries from such a scheme. A few possible solutions for this problem : One is for all chargers (EVSEs) to have the cables locked behind a solid steel plate door that only opens with a smart card. Downside is the additional complexity and inconvenience. Another is for the charging cable to go with the vehicle, aand hope the bad guys don't start breaking into EVs to steal their charging cables. Again the driver has to bear additional hassles because of the bad guys. Finally, this may be a case where having a couple of prominently placed CCTV security cameras might discourage crooks. Here the disadvantages are additional installation expense, and (IMO) a potential loss of drivers' privacy. David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA EVDL Administrator = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = EVDL Information: http://www.evdl.org/help/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Note: mail sent to evpost and etpost addresses will not reach me. To send a private message, please obtain my email address from the webpage http://www.evdl.org/help/ . = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ___ 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) ___ 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) -- Remember, it is not that the glass is half empty, in reality, the glass is merely twice the size that it needs to be! -TNT'82 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20140831/11c77253/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)
Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Menacing Copper-Theives A 'Cut Steal' EVSE Scourge
From: Peter C. Thompson In any case, as long as surplus copper can bring in some cash, there will always be cable theft. Then make the wire out of something else. Aluminum, or even steel. I had problems with the neighbor cutting the perimeter wire for my Robomower (which is an EV, so it's on-topic, right?). I finally replaced it with plastic-jacketed steel aircraft cable. End of problem :-) Utilities and hams have used copperweld for many years for airborne power lines and antenna wires. This is steel wire with a copper plating. If you have enough cross sectional area, you can still have a low enough resistance. It's far stronger and cheaper than copper. And much harder to cut, and next to worthless on the scrap market. -- Excellence does not require perfection. -- Henry James -- Lee A. Hart http://www.sunrise-ev.com/controllers.htm now includes the GE EV-1 ___ 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)
Re: [EVDL] EVLN: As EV battery prices fall ?More range or lower 100mi EV cost?
- Original Message - From: via EV winfield...@yahoo.com ev@lists.evdl.org To: Willie2 wmckem...@gmail.com, Electric Vehicle Discussion List ev@lists.evdl.org Sent: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:29:45 -0600 (MDT) Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: As EV battery prices fall ?More range or lower 100mi EV cost? Bob Bruning a is a great evangelist for 110v, L1 charging at work using existing 20 amp circuits. Way cheaper than L2 when parked 6-9 hours. He built a solar Prius Any URLs to learn more about this? regards hg ___ 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)
