Re: [EVDL] Lithium drop in replacements.

2018-05-11 Thread paul dove via EV
Actually I do have evidence. I did extensive testing with LiFePO4 cells. I found no evidence of self discharge or of balance issues with cells connected in series. Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2018, at 4:43 PM, Bill Dube via EV wrote: > > Paul, > > Do you have any

[EVDL] EV News status update ...

2018-05-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
(me) I have been away for a bit, but not because of health issues (so far so good). No, some fool\bozo cut the att fiber optic line in my area [ https://www.kcentv.com/mobile/article/news/local/fiber-cut-causes-outage-for-killeen-area-att-customers/500-550028526 ] so I had zero,nada,zip bars (I

Re: [EVDL] e-fire: smoking e-mower damaged garage& ice inside Endicott-NY

2018-05-11 Thread Gail Lucas via EV
Does it not seem illogical to push the mower into the garage if it is smoking, maybe on fire? On 5/11/2018 5:05 PM, brucedp5 via EV wrote: http://www.wbng.com/story/38099189/endicott-garage-fire-caused-by-electric-lawnmower Endicott garage fire caused by electric lawn mower May 02, 2018

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20180508

2018-05-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
EVLN: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-2018-Chevy-Bolt-EV-Premier-p2-Chevy-dealer-phone-home-tp4690062.html EVLN: 2018 Chevy Bolt EV Premier p2> (Chevy dealer phone home) Prepare to be Overwhelmed by the 2018 Chevy Bolt Premier (Part 2) ... part two of the Ride

[EVDL] EVLN: Tesla 2170 cell details> highest density, less cobalt

2018-05-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://electrek.co/2018/05/03/tesla-model-3-battery-cells-rare-data-energy-density-cobalt/ Tesla releases rare details about Model 3’s battery cells, claims highest energy density and less cobalt May. 3rd 2018 Fred Lambert [image

[EVDL] EVLN: 2018 Chevy Bolt EV Premier p2> (Chevy dealer phone home)

2018-05-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
https://www.ocweekly.com/prepare-to-be-overwhelmed-by-the-2018-chevy-bolt-premier-part-2/ Prepare to be Overwhelmed by the 2018 Chevy Bolt Premier (Part 2) May 1, 2018 Matt Coker [images / Matt Coker https://www.ocweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-Chevy-Bolt-Premier_main-1024x768.jpg

[EVDL] e-fire: smoking e-mower damaged garage& ice inside Endicott-NY

2018-05-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
http://www.wbng.com/story/38099189/endicott-garage-fire-caused-by-electric-lawnmower Endicott garage fire caused by electric lawn mower May 02, 2018 [image http://wbng.images.worldnow.com/images/16674374_G.jpg?auto=webp=upscale=800=20180502183830 ] ENDICOTT (WBNG) -- Fire ripped through a

[EVDL] EVcrash: She smashed her Tesla through a Los_Gatos-CA Starbucks

2018-05-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
. [© nbcbayarea.com] ... https://www.google.com/search?q=Tesla+Crashes+Starbucks+Los+Gatos Tesla Crashes Into Starbucks in Los Gatos http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Tesla-smashes-into-Los-Gatos-Starbucks-tp4690058.html Tesla smashes into Los Gatos Starbucks 20180511

[EVDL] EVent: N.TX Tesla Supercharger Party! *5/12* S.lake+Plano+Dallas

2018-05-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
(date corrected) % EVent is open to the public for Tesla and other EVs (and the EV curious/interested). It is a coordinated celebration, so register if you are attending [ https://ntxteslaowners.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad14e9fe553299bea45755eb3=bb36fb3b44=98d787a760 ]. Celebrating 3

[EVDL] Tesla smashes into Los Gatos Starbucks

2018-05-11 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
Almost no reporting on this. Does that mean people are becoming complacent with Tesla's that do "erratic" things? Peri https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/05/10/tesla-smashes-into-los-gatos-coffee-shop/ LOS GATOS, 10 may 2018, 6:35pm — A Tesla smashed through the front doors of a Starbucks in

[EVDL] EVent: N.TX Tesla Supercharger Party! 5/18 S.lake+Plano+Dallas

2018-05-11 Thread brucedp5 via EV
% EVent is open to the public for Tesla and other EVs (and the EV curious/interested). It is a coordinated celebration, so register if you are attending [ https://ntxteslaowners.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad14e9fe553299bea45755eb3=bb36fb3b44=98d787a760 ]. Celebrating 3 North Texas

[EVDL] Article on BMS (was: Lithium drop in replacements.)

2018-05-11 Thread Bill Dube via EV
David, Very nice plain language article on BMS's. Thank you for posting it. Bill D. The battery I mentioned ("Dakota" brand) was advertised as having a true balancing BMS. Discussion of PCBs vs BMSes here: http://ka7oei.blogspot.com/2013/05/lithium-iron-phosphate-lifepo4.html David Roden -

Re: [EVDL] Lithium drop in replacements.

2018-05-11 Thread Bill Dube via EV
Paul, Do you have any evidence of this or is it speculation? (Sorry, I just couldn't help myself.) Bill D On 5/11/2018 12:47 PM, paul dove via EV wrote: Thanks that was interesting. It’s more likely that the Dakota BMS was causing the imbalance with parasitic unbalanced loads, however.

Re: [EVDL] Lithium drop in replacements.

2018-05-11 Thread paul dove via EV
Thanks that was interesting. It’s more likely that the Dakota BMS was causing the imbalance with parasitic unbalanced loads, however. Sent from my iPhone > On May 11, 2018, at 11:56 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV > wrote: > >> On 10 May 2018 at 6:35, paul dove via EV wrote:

Re: [EVDL] Lithium drop in replacements.

2018-05-11 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 10 May 2018 at 6:35, paul dove via EV wrote: > Do you have any evidence of these batteries failing because of out of balance > conditions or is that speculation The battery I mentioned ("Dakota" brand) was advertised as having a true balancing BMS. Discussion of PCBs vs BMSes here:

[EVDL] Desgn News: Here’s a Look at Audi e-Tron’s Big New Battery (95-kWh, 150 kW/80% Charging in 30 minutes)

2018-05-11 Thread Len Moskowitz via EV
Here’s a Look at Audi e-Tron’s Big New Battery Long range and fast charging are the keys to enabling the e-Tron to compete in the growing electric crossover segment. https://www.designnews.com/electronics-test/here-s-look-audi-e-tron-s-big-new-battery - Fast charging is e-Tron’s