Re: [EVDL] CD OR CDA

2016-03-06 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 6 Mar 2016 at 17:00, TOM SHRIMPLIN via EV wrote:

>  I want THE CD or even better, the CDA for  that baby vehicle. Even a
> decent guess would help.  

Isn't that exactly what Mike Nickerson posted?  Maybe you missed it.

On 5 Mar 2016 at 17:35, Mike Nickerson via EV wrote:

> I found a source that claimed the Cd is 0.15.  Seems very low.  The source
> does have a reference to a print source.
> 
> http://www.pitt.edu/~lgr3/index.html/engineering%20trends%20page.htm
> 

Also see his post near or at the bottom of this thread:

http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/sparrow-cd-
tp4680791.html

or http://v.gd/DOG5MV

Perhaps we're misunderstanding your question?

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[EVDL] Rudman MK II regulator PCBs

2016-03-06 Thread David Chapman via EV
I have been cleaning out my collection and I found a box of 49 new - unused - 
unpopulated PCBs for the Rudman MKII regulator. Bought these years ago for a 
project that fell thru, these were boxed up and forgotten. They are marked  
manzanita micro Reg Mk2 July 7 2000 RJR / JKS. The fellow that was going to 
build these failed to return the docs and is long long gone so I don't have any 
parts list etc. I called Rich last year to see if he still had any of the 
paperwork for these and he didn't seem to after all this time; can't say as I 
blame him after only 15 + years. I figure someone on this list probably has the 
original docs and has the skills to use them and might want to either 
contribute the docs or buy the boards. I want to stress, there is nothing wrong 
with these - the one we assembled for the prototype worked perfectly, Rich 
makes good products and it is entirely on me that these were not used. 

 If someone wants them I would like $115 for the 49 which would include PM 
shipping. If you want them or have the original docs to contribute either 
e-mail or call me at 623-252-5680. Thanks Dach. 
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" - Theodore Roosevelt “We 
reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes 
 I was young then, and full of trigger-itch; I thought that because fewer 
wolves meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters’ paradise. But after 
seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain 
agreed with such a view.” - Aldo Leopold
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[EVDL] CD OR CDA

2016-03-06 Thread TOM SHRIMPLIN via EV

THIS is Tom Shrimplin. I have an nmg and am trying to locate a number. I want  
THE CD or even better, the CDA for  that baby vehicle. Even a decent guess 
would help.  Thank you. 

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Re: [EVDL] BMS/PCM for upto 24 cells

2016-03-06 Thread ken via EV
On Mon, August 31, 2015 9:03 am, Cruisin via EV wrote:
> I have a BMS for 24 Li-ion cells that provides cell balancing 24/7. Also
> provides for charger cutoff to prevent overcharging and cutoff to prevent
> over discharging. Available from crui...@live.com

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[EVDL] EVLN: Solarwave Electric powercat project explained> 62' cruiser

2016-03-06 Thread brucedp5 via EV


http://www.mby.com/gear/solarwave-62-electric-powercat-51791
Solarwave: All-electric powercat project explained
March 4, 2016  Dave Marsh

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Solarwave 46 prototype  Solarwave has been testing for five years with this
46ft prototype - Picture: Solarwave

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Solarwave 62 - Cockpit

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Solarwave 62 - flybridge down

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Solarwave 62 - Saloon

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Solarwave 62 - Layout
]

Solarwave has fully embraced electric technology and is bringing it to
fruition in a 62-footer, writes Dave Marsh ... So where are our all-electric
motor cruisers?

Surely an almost complete absence of noise and vibration for those on board,
and for neighbouring boats, plus zero emissions at the point of use is
appealing to us all?

There are numerous small craft around, but given that even a couple of the
tiny 80kW (107hp) electric motors in a Nissan Leaf would be powerful enough
to push the average 60-footer at displacement speeds, why has nobody
produced a big, all-electric cruiser?

Well, finally, a pioneering Swiss company has done just that. Solarwave is
about to launch its first all-electric 62-footer, the Solarwave 62.

Although it carries a diesel generator as a safety back-up (Solarwave
quixotically refer to this as the ‘Range Extender’) the aptly named
Solarwave 62’s vast 15kW solar panel array is designed to supply the boat’s
entire electrical load on a day-to-day basis, motors and all.

We often report on innovative new projects in the making, and while they
frequently look great on paper, only the bravest of souls would consider
buying the first boats off the line because of their unproven nature. This
project appears quite different.

For the past five years, Solarwave has had a fully operational prototype
cruising far and wide. Half a decade is the longest gestation and testing
period I’ve encountered for any new marine project.

And nor is the prototype solar boat a mini-me that could be squeezed on to a
garden pond, it’s a 46-footer whose systems doubtless mimic those of the
production boats very closely. So there should be few surprises when the
boat and its systems are scaled up.

Besides its longevity, the most impressive aspect of the testing is that far
from investigating the best-case scenario, Solarwave made life difficult for
itself.

So the 46 test-bed not only has high load items on board such as air-con, a
washing machine and a 3,000 litre/day watermaker, it also has all-electric
cooking instead of gas.

The tender’s outboard is electric, not petrol. The Solarwave 46 even carries
an electric motorbike, and how many 60-footers carry a motorbike of any
type?

Increasing the efficiency
The first two 62s off the line, which cost around €2m, are both powered by a
pair of 60kW motors. With these, Solarwave estimates a top speed greater
than 10 knots and a cruising speed around 6-8 knots.

To decrease drag and increase manoeuvrability, steerable sail-drives are
fitted instead of shafts. These units have been utilised in commercial craft
for years, and are beefy enough to cope with the (currently) largest twin
150kW electric motor option.

The other way Solarwave has maximised the 62’s efficiency is to reduce
weight using high-tech construction.

Claims of ‘high-tech’ are frequently no more than annoying hyperbole, but
Solarwave’s construction – an epoxy resin infused carbon composite structure
with honeycomb cored furniture throughout – truly is high tech.

It explains why the 62 weighs 18 tonnes (light), compared with the Lagoon
630’s 35 tonnes. The boat obviously relies on an indeterminate measure of
sun, although given the prototype’s operational record that does not seem
difficult to achieve.

If the sun did disappear completely, with the recommended 84 kWh battery
bank, Solarwave estimates the 62 would be able to cruise at 7 knots for
about ten hours before the battery bank was depleted enough to require the
‘range extender’. Slow just a little to 6 knots and that time extends
significantly.

Solarwave understands that some owners will want more speed. So it also has
a parallel hybrid version that incorporates 20kW electric motors between the
gearbox and the diesel engines, which is straightforward tried and tested
technology in the Greenline 

[EVDL] EVLN: 10, 000km India to Britain road-trip in a solar Electric Tuk-Tuk (v)

2016-03-06 Thread brucedp5 via EV


http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/india-to-britain-in-a-solar-tuk-tuk
WATCH: India to Britain in a solar Tuk Tuk - via Dubai
March 2, 2016  Bernd Debusmann Jr.

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Indian undertakes a 10,000km road trip to promote clean energy; stops over
in Dubai

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(route map)


video  dated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDYOoxud8a0
Round the world trip for a solar tuk tuk
ABC News for Australia Network (archived)  Aug 14, 2014
An Australian man is about to embark on an ambitious journey in a home-made
solar tuk tuk travelling from India to the United Kingdom.
]

In an effort to spread awareness of alternative and clean energy sources, an
adventurous young man is driving a solar and electric-powered Tuk Tuk
(rickshaw) on an epic 10,000km road trip through 10 countries from India to
the UK.

Project Tejas - a Sanskrit word for brilliance - is the brainchild of Indian
engineer Naveen Rabelli, who, along with documen-tary filmmaker and back-up
driver Raoul Kopacka, will travel through India, Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria,
Serbia, Hungary, Austria, Germany, France and Great Britain.

Rabelli is no stranger to travelling for good causes, having recently
concluded an 18-month, seven-country trip through New Zealand and Southeast
Asia, teach-ing underprivileged children about sports, science, maths and
sharing Indian culture with local residents.

On a brief stopover in Dubai before headed to the Iranian port of Bandar
Abbas, Rabelli said he drew inspiration from the ubiquitous Tuk Tuks of his
native country India.

"I was in India, and there are too many Tuk Tuks that are polluting, and not
much was being done to them. That's where the idea came from," he told
Khaleej Times.

"I started making my own Tuk Tuk three years ago, and after all the planning
it took about that long to get to where I am now," he added. Making of the
Tuk Tuk The planning itself was a four-stage process. In the first stage,
the team (which also included mechanics) examined current trends in solar
power, planned the trip, and sourced required materials. In the second,
motors and batteries were mounted and power cables were installed.

In the third stage, an on-board computer was installed and the solar powers
were fitted onto the Tuk Tuk. Lastly, the vehicle was tested and data was
analyzed with which to make improvements. According to Rabelli, the total
cost of the trip - including the planned documentary, travel expenses,
ve-hicle logistics, permits, visas and marketing efforts - is $38,790.
Rabelli's vehicle - a modified Piaggio Ape - can travel up to 100km per
charge, and can be charged from existing electrical grids in addition to
through its solar panels.

Beginning from Kochi, Rabelli and Kopacka have so far travelled through
Ban-galore, Pune and Mumbai.

"I was really struck that there are some places in India where there is
absolutely no power. That really stood out to me," he said.

"In our imagination everything runs on power, but these guys probably
haven't seen power for years now."

From Bandar Abbas, Rabelli will drive his Tuk Tuk to the Iranian cities of
Shiraz, Isfahan and Teh-ran, before headed to the Iranian-Turkish border.

"I expect to cover the whole of Iran in about 40 days," he said. The entire
trip, Rabelli said, will take about four months, including numerous stops to
discuss clean en-ergy sources and meet with NGOs.

"It's more about the journey for me, because I'll be going to schools and
colleges," he said.

"I'm a very small guy, but I want people to start thinking about clean
energy solutions," he added.

"Especially with the younger generations, they have better scope to start
thinking and get inspired by this project and see the possibilities of what
we have."
[© khaleejtimes.com  Khaleej Times]
...
http://www.thebetterindia.com/48412/naveen-rabelli-solar-tuktuk-india-to-britain/
From India to UK: One Engineer’s 10,000 Km Journey in a Self-Designed Solar
Autorickshaw
March 4, 2016  Naveen's motivation comes from a desire to spread awareness
about alternative and clean energy sources by driving a solar and
electric-powered tuk tuk ...



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http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-e-Tuk-Tuk-Reaches-Paris-Climate-Conference-After-a-20-000km-Journey-tp4679152.html
EVLN: e-Tuk-Tuk Reaches Paris Climate Conference After a 20,000km Journey
Dec 11, 2015
...
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-3students-fr-20k-km-84k-bangkok-th-toulouse-fr-e-tuk-roadtrip-tp4677175.html
EVLN: 3students.fr' 20k-km €84k bangkok.th->toulouse.fr e-tuk roadtrip
Aug 16, 2015
...
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Rabelli-and-Kopacka-s-Kochi-in-to-London-uk-solar-etuk-road-trip-tp4676396.html
EVLN: Rabelli and Kopacka's 

[EVDL] EVLN: £7.5k Child-carrying aircraft-styled Boxer Rocket Electric-trike

2016-03-06 Thread brucedp5 via EV


http://www.gizmag.com/boxer-rocket-saturn/42049/
Boxer creates a flagship version of its out-of-this-world Rocket trike
February 26, 2016  C.C. Weiss

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Boxer Cycles showed the new Rocket Saturn at the 2016 London Bike Show this
month

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http://www.gizmag.com/boxer-rocket-saturn/42049/pictures#7
gallery (14 images)
]

A year ago, UK-based Boxer Cycles launched the Rocket, a unique,
child-carrying electric trike styled like a classic aircraft. This year, it
adds an even more stylish, luxurious version, the Rocket Saturn. Like a
special edition car, the new trike enjoys both styling and performance
upgrades.

The seats fold flat to create a mattress for when the trike is parked The
Rocket Saturn e-pedals children around town Boxer Rocket Saturn Rocket
detailing

From a performance standpoint, the Rocket Saturn is upgraded with a Go
SwissDrive electric powertrain. The rear hub motor offers the same 250 to
500 watts as the standard Rocket bike's motor, but this e-drive includes a
torque sensor for more seamless electric pedal-assist performance. The
system also includes a removable color LCD display with Bluetooth smartphone
connection and a slightly larger-capacity 15 Ah 36 V battery.

The new Saturn also gets a major cosmetic overhaul. On the outside, a new
metallic red "candy" paint covers up the natural metal look of the standard
Rocket. Boxer promises that the paint looks especially gorgeous when
sparkling under natural sunlight. Inside, the Saturn's cockpit is
upholstered in leather for the luxurious, supple feel and aromatic smell of
a premium car.
 
Beyond those new additions, the Rocket Saturn is a uniquely stylish trike
just like the original. It's designed to seat four children on its two
reclining benches and includes a full lighting system, lockable nosecone
storage, horn, USB port for gadget charging and removable rain cover. It has
seven speeds and shares the same component set, including Tektro front and
rear hydraulic disc brakes, Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires and a Brooks B33
saddle.

The Rocket wasn't cheap to begin with, and the premium additions of the
Saturn trim certainly don't make it any cheaper. At £7,500 (approx.
US$10,400), its appeal is sure to be limited to a very select type of buyer,
just like a limited edition version of a high-end car. The Rocket Saturn
buyer will be getting one of the most interesting and memorable trikes on
the road, though, and is sure to attract many a look and conversation.
[© gizmag.com  GIZMAG 2016]
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http://boxercycles.com/product/boxer-rocket-saturn/
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[EVDL] EVLN: IEEE,Sight designed Fisherwomens' solar e-rickshaw

2016-03-06 Thread brucedp5 via EV


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/Fisherwomen-get-green-vehicles-to-take-the-days-catch-to-the-market/articleshow/51085461.cms
Fisherwomen get green vehicles to take the day's catch to the market
Feb 22, 2016  J Arockiaraj

Kanyakumari: In coastal districts, women folk in the fishing community often
face the hurdle of transporting fish. While the men go out into sea for
fishing, it is the women who sell the catch in the market, taking it from
fish landing centres on the coast to inland. Most of the time, transporting
fish in buses and trains is objected to by fellow passengers due to the
smell. So the women resort to three wheelers - auto rickshaws - to transport
the fish and they are always at the mercy of auto rickshaw drivers who
fleece them since fish is perishable item has to be taken to the market
without delay to fetch good prices.

To address this issue, the Association of Deep Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen
(ADSGAF), with the support of IEEE - Sight (Institute of Electric and
Electronic Engineering - Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology)
has come out with a solar powered three-wheeler in coastal Kanyakumari.
Students from Annai Velankanni College of Engineering in Pottalkulam,
Kanyakumari district, were roped in to develop a suitable model. 

The solar-powered three wheeler is on a trial run between the coastal
villages of Neerodi and Marthandanthurai, and Arockiapuram and Nagercoil
town for the last three months. Vincent Jain of ADSGAF said the project was
named solar-powered self transportation for women fish vendors. In the past,
the association successfully fitted solar panels in deep sea fishing boats
to save on fuel as well as to provide back-up to boat engines in case of
emergencies arising in mid-sea. Similarly, a solar-powered refrigerated
truck was also launched to transport fish in Colachel.

Generally, fish vending women have to wait a long time at the sea shore to
get a suitable vehicle to transport fish to various markets. After a
day-long toil in the scorching sun to sell fish, returning home is another
ordeal for them.

"The objective is to provide them a suitable vehicle that is also
eco-friendly. The project is in trial for the last three months in the
coastal stretches of the district. After some trouble, our women are doing
well with this vehicle," he said. The association is also planning to make
more solar powered three wheelers at IIT - Madras research incubator and
they are also planning to submit a proposal to the Tamil Nadu Fisheries
Cooperative Societies Federation (TACOFED) seeking financial assistance to
provide vehicles to fishing community women.
[© 2015 Bennett, Coleman]



http://www.nyoooz.com/madurai/364976/fisherwomen-get-green-vehicles-to-take-the-days-catch-to-the-market
Fisherwomen get green vehicles to take the day's catch to the market
22 Feb 2016

Summary: "The objective is to provide them a suitable vehicle that is also
eco-friendly. Vincent Jain of ADSGAF said the project was named
solar-powered self transportation for women fish vendors. While the men go
out into sea for fishing, it is the women who sell the catch in the market,
taking it from fish landing centres on the coast to inland. Kanyakumari: In
coastal districts, women folk in the fishing community often face the hurdle
of transporting fish. Most of the time, transporting fish in buses and
trains is objected to by fellow passengers due to the smell.

Kanyakumari: In coastal districts, women folk in the fishing community often
face the hurdle of transporting fish. While the men go out into sea for
fishing, it is the women who sell the catch in the market, taking it from
fish landing centres on the coast to inland. Most of the time, transporting
fish in buses and trains is objected to by fellow passengers due to the
smell. 

So the women resort to three wheelers - auto rickshaws - to transport the
fish and they are always at the mercy of auto rickshaw drivers who fleece
them since fish is perishable item has to be taken to the market without
delay to fetch good prices.

To address this issue, the Association of Deep Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen
(ADSGAF), with the support of IEEE - Sight (Institute of Electric and
Electronic Engineering - Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology)
has come out with a solar powered three-wheeler in coastal Kanyakumari.
Students from Annai Velankanni College of Engineering in Pottalkulam,
Kanyakumari district, were roped in to develop a suitable model. The
solar-powered three wheeler is on a trial run between the coastal villages
of Neerodi and Marthandanthurai, and Arockiapuram and Nagercoil town for the
last three months.
[© nyoooz.com]
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http://dc.icsf.net/en/component/dcnews/articledetail/5762-Tamil-Nadu--Fis.html
Tamil Nadu: Fisherwomen get green vehicles to take the day's catch to the
market
February 23,2016
...
http://www.ieee.org/special_interest_group_on_humanitarian_technology.html
Special Interest Group on 

[EVDL] SeaBob Electric underwater-scooters can dive down to 5meters ts:20kps

2016-03-06 Thread brucedp5 via EV


http://www.9news.com.au/technology/2016/02/15/18/51/queensland-lifesavers-trial-seabob-water-scooters-that-can-dive-up-to-5m
Queensland lifesavers trial 'SeaBob' water scooters that can dive up to 5m
underwater
February 15, 2016

[video  flash
February 15, 2016: Surf lifesavers could soon be diving to the ocean floor
and zipping through the waves on motorised water scooters with the new
technology being trialled on Queensland beaches


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The SeaBob motorised scooter can dive underwater

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Queensland lifesavers are trialling the SeaBob water scooters  / (9NEWS)
]

Surf lifesavers could soon have the ability to dive to the ocean floor and
zip through waves on motorised water scooters, if a Queensland trial of the
SeaBob equipment is successful.

The SeaBob scooters are among the new technologies being trialled by Surf
Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) in the hope of improving rescue times.

They can hit speeds of up to 20 kilometres and dive up to five metres, SLSQ
spokesman Nathan Fife said.

"If someone is missing, you know, goggles on and the mask and you can go
along the bottom of the ocean," he said.

"You can dive down to five metres with it, so we're definitely looking at
that for search and rescue."

One of the scooters was tested in a rescue at Nobby Beach on the Gold Coast
this morning.

Surfer Nikki Quinlan and her friend were saved after being swept out to sea.

Ms Quinlan said she needed rescuing after her leg rope snapped.

"When you don't have a board there's not much else you can do," she said.

SLSQ will review all trials, and the SeaBob could be rolled out in the next
six months if it is approved ...
[© ninemsn 2016]
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https://www.seabobadriatic.com/
SeaBob



http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-lifestyle/On-Deck-Best-toys-seagoing-girls-boys/62968
On Deck: Best toys for seagoing girls and boys Phuket Gazette - January 28,
2016 ... 

SEABOB
Not the newest piece of marine kit, but the Seabob has come on leaps and
bounds and the latest models are becoming a popular choice for sea lovers
the world over.

The seabob is a high-performance electric-drive (E-Jet) water-scooter which
works on a jet engine principle whereby water is sucked in and forced out
delivering huge power, yet they are environmentally-friendly and with low
operation costs.

You don't sit on the seabob, you lie horizontal in the water and hold onto
handles as you are pulled through the water.

Light-weight at around 35kg, the seabob can go over water at up to 20km/h,
and under water at up to 15km/h, and with a number of power levels they are
a lot of fun for all with approximately 60 minutes ride time.

The seabob is approximately 1 meter in length, boxes up and is easy to store
on board or on shore ...
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