Re: [EVDL] EVLN: VW (pr-maschine) wants to make an EV from a WWII-Nazi military vehicle (v)

2017-10-29 Thread nicklogan via EV
Some nice conversions of the VW Thing (modern version of the Kubelwagen): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tnEDfltpr-4 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4J8ySRmSk_4 I loved the one I had but a bit drafty in New England winters, had to scrape windshield frost on the inside while driving sometimes (did

Re: [EVDL] Most efficient hub motor for 20" wheel

2017-05-31 Thread nicklogan via EV
Too bad this seems to com in only a 26 inch wheel format: https://www.geoo.com/ "The Patent Pending GeoOrbital wheel is an evolution of the orbital wheel (the wheels on the TRON Motorcycles). The GeoOrbital wheel replaces a standard bicycle front wheel to turn your bike into a powerful electric

Re: [EVDL] Battery recycling (was Anyone interested in 2015 Leaf drivetrain...)

2017-01-26 Thread nicklogan via EV
Bill, Thanks to you (and others) for the tips on getting rid of these batteries. The local scrap dealer will give $0.21/lb so this pack will get me over $300 just in scrap value. I don't want to deal with Craig's list buyers for the small extra amount I might get. Regards, John -- View

Re: [EVDL] Anyone interested in 2015 Leaf drivetrain or interior/exterior/suspension parts?

2017-01-22 Thread nicklogan via EV
Cor, I purchased a 2013 salvage Leaf this week as a battery donor to replace the lead acid pack in my pickup. It has body damage only so the electronics should all be ok. Let me know if you are interested in the computer, etc. Anyone else interested in parts, also contact me before I start

Re: [EVDL] Driving on Leaf modules! (S-10 EV Conversion)

2015-12-29 Thread nicklogan via EV
Jay, Great work and having it well documented is very valuable. I am at the end of life for my truck's 144V pack of 12V cart batteries and was not planning on doing lead again. Using new CALB cells is more money than I want to put into a conversion considering the options for used factory

[EVDL] Powerhouse by Steven Levine

2015-02-24 Thread nicklogan via EV
This new book is an great read for anyone interested in the story of recent advances in lithium based battery research and what went on inside Envia. From goodreads.com: A worldwide race is on to perfect the next engine of economic growth, the advanced lithium-ion battery. It will power the

Re: [EVDL] Charter change?

2014-11-22 Thread nicklogan via EV
David, I agree with your changes that would restrict the discussion list to BEV's. I find it particularly annoying that there are a number of paid industry propagandists that continually try to bend the discussion to their benefactors point of view. Regards, John Nicholson -- View this

[EVDL] Boston-Power Launches Ensemble Module System == battery pack kits

2014-09-28 Thread nicklogan via EV
It's probably wishful thinking, but it would nice to have these available through EV parts dealers: Boston-Power Launches Ensemble™ Module System Highly Scalable, Highly Reliable, “No-Weld” Integration System for Automotive and Industrial Battery Module Solutions WESTBOROUGH, Mass. and BEIJING,

Re: [EVDL] Climate Change March to NY City 21 Sep

2014-09-12 Thread nicklogan via EV
Oops.. mis-remembered that one. See Gina Coplon-Newfields blog: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gina-coplonnewfield/the-voice-of-bart-simpson_b_5810548.html Meeting at 8900 Broadway (Starbucks) at 11:00. -- View this message in context:

Re: [EVDL] Climate Change March to NY City 21 Sep

2014-09-12 Thread nicklogan via EV
nicklogan wrote Nikki Gorden-Bloomfield was trying to find people going to the march in NYC on Sept. 21 who would be willing to put EV stickers on their signs. Contact her at her blog? http://transportevolved.com/2014/08/28/national-drive-electric-week-will-biggest-yet-say-organisers/

Re: [EVDL] Climate Change March to NY City 21 Sep

2014-09-03 Thread nicklogan via EV
Nikki Gorden-Bloomfield was trying to find people going to the march in NYC on Sept. 21 who would be willing to put EV stickers on their signs. Contact her at her blog? http://transportevolved.com/2014/08/28/national-drive-electric-week-will-biggest-yet-say-organisers/ -- View this message

Re: [EVDL] fool cells

2014-05-30 Thread nicklogan via EV
It would not surprise me to learn that Toyota has a very active electric vehicle development program that they they choose to keep under wraps. Why come out with an EV now that could undercut Prius sales? -- View this message in context: